Union Electric Steel Corporation

Struck by object dropped by person — Amputations involving bone loss — BURGETTSTOWN, Pennsylvania

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Union Electric Steel Corporation in BURGETTSTOWN, Pennsylvania
Employer Union Electric Steel Corporation
Address 31 Union Electric Road
City, State ZIP BURGETTSTOWN, Pennsylvania 15021
Report ID 2025032934
Event Date March 28, 2025
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations involving bone loss
Body Part Other finger(s) n.e.c.
Event Type Struck by object dropped by person
Source of Injury Panels, sheets, plates metal
Secondary Source Secondary source not applicable
Industry (NAICS) 331210
GPS Coordinates 40.40000, -80.40000

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Incident Narrative

On March 28, 2025, an employee was assembling metal grated shelving when they dropped the shelving on their right middle finger. The finger was pinned between the grating and the shelving support structure. The distal phalanx was medically amputated.

Incident Summary

On March 28, 2025, a worker at Union Electric Steel Corporation in BURGETTSTOWN, Pennsylvania suffered amputations involving bone loss to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by object dropped by person, with panels, sheets, plates metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

OSHA has recorded 106 severe injury reports involving "Struck by object dropped by person" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by object dropped by person injuries.

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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.

You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately — they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.

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