Forterra Concrete Products, Inc.
Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c. — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — RAPID CITY, South Dakota
| Employer | Forterra Concrete Products, Inc. |
| Address | 1601 Culvert Street |
| City, State ZIP | RAPID CITY, South Dakota 57701 |
| Report ID | 2025076826 |
| Event Date | July 15, 2025 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Structural elements n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 327332 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.04242, -103.18920 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was guiding a forklift operator who was placing a 48-inch form jacket (open cylinder) over a core (solid, stationary cylinder). The employee was positioned on the ground adjacent to the core. As the suspended jacket was positioned over the core, a gust of wind caused the jacket to move. The employee reached to steady it and the jacket moved downward pinching his left little finger between the jacket and the core and resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On July 15, 2025, a worker at Forterra Concrete Products, Inc. in RAPID CITY, South Dakota suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c., with structural elements n.e.c. 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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