105,313Records 71,083Employers 85,290Hospitalizations 27,770Amputations 2015-01-01 2025-10-31
Safety Incidents OSHA Severe Injury Reports · 2015–2025

DELAND, FLORIDA—

Forterra Pipe and Precast, LLC

Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker · Cuts, lacerations

Final narrative

On May 9, 2016, at about 4:00PM an employee was admitted to the hospital due to a forearm laceration with a circular saw while cutting a piece of wood. On May 9, 2016, at about 4:30PM another employee was injured when a forklift struck the concrete structure the employee was working on, tilting the structure, and pinching the employee's left foot under it. The employee was admitted to the hospital due to the injury on his foot. Note to user: This record contains two separate events that were reported simultaneously to OSHA by the employer. These events are captured as one report.

Hospitalized Forearm(s) Saws-powered, except chainsaws

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MATHIS, TEXAS—

Mako Contracting, LLC

An employee was using a saw to cut a piece of concrete when the piece gave way and pushed the saw into the employee's leg. The employee's leg was lacerated, requiring stitches and hospitalization.

TOPTON, PENNSYLVANIA—

East Penn Manufacturing

An employee was using a utility knife to cut honeycomb paper when the knife amputated their left index fingertip.

NEW LENOX, ILLINOIS—

Ash Brothers Fireplace and Chimney Co

An employee was cleaning a resident's chimney. While using a drill, the employee's glove became caught in the drill and their finger was fractured.

RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA—

RPM & Associates Inc

An employee was grinding some hardfacing on a bulldozer blade when the 9-inch grinder kicked back and lacerated his left leg above the knee. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery.

BLYTHEVILLE, ARKANSAS—

Tenaris Hickman

An employee was operating a rotating tool to place thread protectors on the end of pipe. Her left hand was on the rotating part of the tool when the tool engaged, resulting in a left forearm fracture and a thumb laceration.