Befesa Zinc US Inc.
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. - Amputations involving bone loss - CHICAGO, Illinois
| Employer | Befesa Zinc US Inc. |
| Address | 2701 East 114th Street |
| City, State ZIP | CHICAGO, Illinois 60617 |
| Report ID | 2025054538 |
| Event Date | May 14, 2025 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Other product testing, inspecting, and diagnostic machinery |
| Secondary Source | Striking and nailing handtools unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331492 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.68832, -87.55813 |
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Incident Narrative
On May 14, 2025, an employee was sitting cross-legged and removing a pneumatic rail car vibrator from its bracket to empty the next pocket in the rail car. When the employee went to set the vibrator down, he placed it on a hammer that was sitting in front of him and the vibrator teetered to the side, catching his little finger. The employee sustained an amputated fingertip at the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On May 14, 2025, a worker at Befesa Zinc US Inc. in CHICAGO, Illinois suffered amputations involving bone loss to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with other product testing, inspecting, and diagnostic machinery 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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