Cleveland-Cliffs Butler Works
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. - Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified - LYNDORA, Pennsylvania
| Employer | Cleveland-Cliffs Butler Works |
| Address | 1 Armco Drive |
| City, State ZIP | LYNDORA, Pennsylvania 16045 |
| Report ID | 2025010429 |
| Event Date | January 14, 2025 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Hydraulic and pressurized cylinders |
| Secondary Source | Cranes gantry, overhead, monorail, container |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331110 |
| Inspection # | 1798989 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.84798, -79.92137 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was helping to lift a cylinder assembly with a remote-controlled overhead crane when the cylinder slipped out of the basket hitch and pinched the employee's right hand, resulting in amputation of their index and middle fingertips.
Incident Summary
On January 14, 2025, a worker at Cleveland-Cliffs Butler Works in LYNDORA, Pennsylvania suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with hydraulic and pressurized cylinders 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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