Finzer Roller, Inc.
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. - Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified - ITASCA, Illinois
| Employer | Finzer Roller, Inc. |
| Address | 880 West Thorndale Avenue |
| City, State ZIP | ITASCA, Illinois 60143 |
| Report ID | 2025021424 |
| Event Date | February 13, 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 | Parts and materials unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Utility carts, hand trucks, dollies |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326299 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.98323, -88.02530 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was pushing a cart holding 10 steel cores vertically. The cores were 44" high, 1" in diameter with a 1/4" keyway, and they weighed 10 pounds each. He stopped the cart which caused three of the cores to fall. The keyway of one the shafts fell onto his right middle finger that was resting on the cart and it amputated the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On February 13, 2025, a worker at Finzer Roller, Inc. in ITASCA, Illinois 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 parts and materials unspecified 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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