United Bronze of Pittsburgh, LLC

Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation - Amputations involving bone loss - MEADVILLE, Pennsylvania

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at United Bronze of Pittsburgh, LLC in MEADVILLE, Pennsylvania
Employer United Bronze of Pittsburgh, LLC
Address 18649 Brake Shoe Road
City, State ZIP MEADVILLE, Pennsylvania 16335
Report ID 2025088283
Event Date August 20, 2025
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations involving bone loss
Body Part Other finger(s) n.e.c.
Event Type Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation
Source of Injury Cranes unspecified
Secondary Source Slings
Industry (NAICS) 332710
Inspection # 1849274
GPS Coordinates 41.68000, -80.16000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was assisting another machinist with removing a finished part from a lathe. A crane equipped with a nylon sling was being used to lift the ~2,600-pound part from the lathe and move it onto a pallet. While the part was being set down on the pallet, the sling shifted, causing the employee s left middle finger to be pinched between the part and the sling. The employee's finger was amputated to the first knuckle.

Incident Summary

On August 20, 2025, a worker at United Bronze of Pittsburgh, LLC in MEADVILLE, Pennsylvania suffered amputations involving bone loss to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with cranes unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

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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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