United States Steel Corporation - Granite City Works
Caught or wedged between objects nonrunning - Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified - GRANITE CITY, Illinois
| Employer | United States Steel Corporation - Granite City Works |
| Address | 20th & State Street |
| City, State ZIP | GRANITE CITY, Illinois 62040 |
| Report ID | 20251111079 |
| Event Date | November 7, 2025 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Caught or wedged between objects nonrunning |
| Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered |
| Secondary Source | Vehicle and machine attachments n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331111 |
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a forklift to empty a self-dumping trash hopper into a roll-off box. The employee exited the forklift and approached the back-right side of the trash hopper to release the lever and initiate the dumping movement. The lever released, but the hopper did not empty. He then approached the opposite side of the forklift and placed his hands on the hopper to initiate the movement. The hopper rocked and caught his gloved right little finger, resulting in a crush injury and fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On November 7, 2025, a worker at United States Steel Corporation - Granite City Works in GRANITE CITY, Illinois suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as caught or wedged between objects nonrunning, with forklift, order picker, platform truck powered 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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