CB Mining
Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c. — Amputations involving bone loss — WASHINGTON, Pennsylvania
| Employer | CB Mining |
| Address | 255 Berry Road |
| City, State ZIP | WASHINGTON, Pennsylvania 15301 |
| Report ID | 2025076623 |
| Event Date | July 9, 2025 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Parts and materials unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Cranes gantry, overhead, monorail, container |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237990 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.18628, -80.23090 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was using a 60-ton overhead crane equipped with an industrial lifting magnet, to move a flex pan top deck toward his welding area. He was operating the crane controls with his right hand while guiding the load to his work table/bench to set the load down and adjust the magnet. The top deck pinched the employee's left index finger against the work table/bench. The employee sustained an open fracture to the fingertip above the first knuckle. Surgical amputation was required and included loss of bone.
Incident Summary
On July 9, 2025, a worker at CB Mining in WASHINGTON, Pennsylvania suffered amputations involving bone loss to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c., with parts and materials unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 149 severe injury reports involving "Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c. injuries.
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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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