Lexicon, Inc.
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. - Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss - APPLE GROVE, West Virginia
| Employer | Lexicon, Inc. |
| Address | 29618 Huntington Rd |
| City, State ZIP | APPLE GROVE, West Virginia 25502 |
| Report ID | 2025109926 |
| Event Date | October 2, 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 | Panels, sheets, plates metal |
| Secondary Source | Crowbars |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.65000, -82.16000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was using a sleever bar to move a checker plate into place and secure it to the floor of a structure in the melt shop. The sleever bar became stuck and the employee used his left hand to lift the checker plate up enough to free the sleever bar. Once the bar was freed, the checker plate came down and pinched his left index finger between two pieces of plate. The employee suffered an amputation of soft tissue at the fingertip, which required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On October 2, 2025, a worker at Lexicon, Inc. in APPLE GROVE, West Virginia 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 panels, sheets, plates metal 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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