OSHA Injury Report: LPC Crosswhite

At a glance

Where did this happen?

What was the outcome?

Before the incident

On [REDACTED] a Radiographer was rotating a [REDACTED] 20483 when they pinched their right thumb between a casting feature and the back of the wheel or nut holding the wheel onto the fixture receiving a small cut below the middle knuckle and localized swelling. As they pulled up on the part the wheels felt a little stuck. They grabbed the feature with his fingers and thumb to get a firm grip on the part. While pulled up a little harder it broke loose causing their thumb to be pinched. The employee immediately sought first aid and then informed their supervisor of the incident. The supervisor assisted the employee in contacting WorkCare where the employee was advised to continue first aid and agreed. The employee was wearing cut-resistant leather gloves which were appropriate for the task being performed. The employee clocked out for first aid at the end of their shift. UPDATE: After several days of rest the employee still experienced significant pain and difficulty moving their finger.

What happened

On [REDACTED] a Radiographer was rotating a [REDACTED] 20483 when they pinched their right thumb between a casting feature and the back of the wheel or nut holding the wheel onto the fixture receiving a small cut below the middle knuckle and localized swelling. As they pulled up on the part the wheels felt a little stuck. They grabbed the feature with his fingers and thumb to get a firm grip on the part. While pulled up a little harder it broke loose causing their thumb to be pinched. The employee immediately sought first aid and then informed their supervisor of the incident. The supervisor assisted the employee in contacting WorkCare where the employee was advised to continue first aid and agreed. The employee was wearing cut-resistant leather gloves which were appropriate for the task being performed. The employee clocked out for first aid at the end of their shift. UPDATE: After several days of rest the employee still experienced significant pain and difficulty moving their finger.

Injury or illness

Contusion Bruise Finger Right Thumb

Object or substance involved

Between casting feature and roller on fixture

Summary line

Contusion Bruise Finger Right Thumb Between casting feature and roller on fixture. Caught in under on between

Employee and industry

When (timing detail)

Source

Data from OSHA ITA Form 300/301 electronic submissions, filing year 2025. ITA Case Detail records are establishment-reported submissions, not OSHA inspections — no per-record IMIS deep link exists.