Charter Steel Company
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss — CUYAHOGA HEIGHTS, Ohio
| Employer | Charter Steel Company |
| Address | 4300 E. 49th St. |
| City, State ZIP | CUYAHOGA HEIGHTS, Ohio 44127 |
| Report ID | 2025066213 |
| Event Date | June 27, 2025 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Cranes unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Material and personnel handling machinery unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331111 |
| Inspection # | 1835979 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.44184, -81.66241 |
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Incident Narrative
On June 27, 2025, around 2:00 a.m., a Charter Steel mechanical maintenance technician was changing the northeast wheel on the east outside billet yard crane. While the crane was locked out and lifted with a portable hydraulic device, the tech rotated the drive wheel by hand. The lifting device failed, causing the crane to fall and crush the employee s left-hand fingers against the crane wheel. This resulted in partial amputation of the middle and ring fingertips (through the nail with no bone loss) and a laceration with tendon involvement to the index finger.
Incident Summary
On June 27, 2025, a worker at Charter Steel Company in CUYAHOGA HEIGHTS, Ohio suffered avulsions, enucleations without 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 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.
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