Kloeckner Metals Corporation
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — HOUSTON, Texas
| Employer | Kloeckner Metals Corporation |
| Address | 7400 Mesa Dr. |
| City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, Texas 77028 |
| Report ID | 2025021384 |
| Event Date | February 12, 2025 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, 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 | Panels, sheets, plates metal |
| Secondary Source | Material and personnel handling machinery unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423510 |
| Inspection # | 1805746 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.83014, -95.26208 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was placing 4x4 timbers under a steel plate that was being loaded onto a trailer for delivery. The plate was raised about 12 inches by four chains with hooks on the four corners of the plate. One side of the plate was flat and the other side was raised; the middle section was beveled upward. While the employee was placing the timber under the plate with his left hand, the plate lost tension and fell, crushing the tip of their left index finger. The employee's fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On February 12, 2025, a worker at Kloeckner Metals Corporation in HOUSTON, Texas 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 panels, sheets, plates metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, 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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