Johns Manville
Caught or wedged between objects nonrunning — Amputations involving bone loss — OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma
| Employer | Johns Manville |
| Address | 812 North Bryant Avenue |
| City, State ZIP | OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma 73117 |
| Report ID | 2025043267 |
| Event Date | April 8, 2025 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Caught or wedged between objects nonrunning |
| Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered |
| Secondary Source | Vehicle and machine attachments n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 324122 |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.47697, -97.45909 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was about to dump sand from a hopper, raised on the forks of a forklift. As the hopper's weight shifted forward and it began to dump, the employee's left middle finger was pinched between the forklift fork and the metal frame of the hopper. The fingertip was crushed, and the employee underwent a medical amputation at the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On April 8, 2025, a worker at Johns Manville in OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma suffered amputations involving bone loss to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as caught or wedged between objects nonrunning, with forklift, order picker, platform truck powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 464 severe injury reports involving "Caught or wedged between objects nonrunning" incidents in our database. Browse all Caught or wedged between objects nonrunning injuries.
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| Feb 10, 2025 | Metalico, Inc. | ASHVILLE, New York | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Amp. |
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| May 5, 2024 | Mydatt Services Inc dba Block by Block | SAN ANTONIO, Texas | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Amp. |
| Feb 12, 2024 | King Ranch, Inc. | ENCINO, Texas | Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries | Hosp. |
| Apr 11, 2024 | RTP COMPANY | FORT WORTH, Texas | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Amp. |
| Jul 11, 2025 | Cox Machine Inc - Wichita Division | WICHITA, Kansas | Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss | Amp. |
| Jun 21, 2024 | XPO | RHINELANDER, Wisconsin | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Amp. |
| Oct 14, 2024 | S&S Activewear | READING, Pennsylvania | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Hosp. |
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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