JC Steel Erectors Corp.
Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c. — Amputations involving bone loss — COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York
| Employer | JC Steel Erectors Corp. |
| Address | 1 Bungtown Road |
| City, State ZIP | COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York 11724 |
| Report ID | 20241211659 |
| Event Date | December 17, 2024 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss |
| Body Part | Thumb(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Beams and rails metal |
| Secondary Source | Cranes unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 |
| Inspection # | 1794264 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.85772, -73.46763 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was assisting with unloading structural steel that a crane was picking up from a delivery truck and placing onto the ground. The employee's right hand was on a column base plate and a steel beam was next to it. The load shifted and severed his right thumb between the first and second knuckles. The employee sustained the amputation of his right thumb.
Incident Summary
On December 17, 2024, a worker at JC Steel Erectors Corp. in COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York suffered amputations involving bone loss to the thumb(s). The incident was classified as struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c., with beams and rails metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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Frequently Asked Questions
Workers who suffer amputations on the job are generally entitled to workers' compensation benefits covering all medical treatment, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and a portion of lost wages. Many states also provide scheduled permanent disability benefits for the loss of a limb or digit — a fixed payment based on the specific body part affected. In cases where employer negligence was egregious or equipment was defective, a personal injury lawsuit against a third party (the equipment manufacturer) may be possible in addition to workers' comp. An attorney specializing in workers' compensation can advise on available options. Report the injury to OSHA at 1-800-321-OSHA within 24 hours.
After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.
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