Macksteel Warehouse, Inc.
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. - Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified - WATERTOWN, South Dakota
| Employer | Macksteel Warehouse, Inc. |
| Address | 415 20th Avenue Southeast |
| City, State ZIP | WATERTOWN, South Dakota 57201 |
| Report ID | 2025076561 |
| Event Date | July 8, 2025 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Metal building materials unspecified form |
| Secondary Source | Panels, sheets, plates metal |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333111 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.87641, -97.11160 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was using the forks on a forklift to support a 1-inch thick sheet of metal. The forklift was lifting the sheet up two inches from the original process bed when a 1-inch thick metal skeleton (cut out of the sheet of metal) dropped through the original sheet onto the employee's left ring fingertip. A quarter inch of the fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On July 8, 2025, a worker at Macksteel Warehouse, Inc. in WATERTOWN, South Dakota suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with metal building materials unspecified form 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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