Hitachi Energy USA Inc.

Contact incidents unspecified — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri
Employer Hitachi Energy USA Inc.
Address 500 W Highway 94
City, State ZIP JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri 65101
Report ID 2025054701
Event Date May 19, 2025
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
Body Part Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s)
Event Type Contact incidents unspecified
Source of Injury Cranes unspecified
Secondary Source Power lines, transformers, convertors
Industry (NAICS) 335311
Inspection # 1827035
GPS Coordinates 38.59000, -92.15000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was assembling a transformer by putting a coil that is suspended by a crane into the metal transformer housing on the ground. To prevent the coil from touching the housing, sheets of cardboard are placed between the coils and housing. During this process, the employee's finger was caught between one of the sheets and the housing as the transformer was being hoisted off the ground. This resulted in amputation of the tip of the employee's right thumb.

Incident Summary

On May 19, 2025, a worker at Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as contact incidents unspecified, with cranes unspecified 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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