OSHA Injury Report: Washington Operations

At a glance

Where did this happen?

What was the outcome?

Before the incident

While closing the hopper that was used for refractory work on #8 Reheat Furnace the mechanical maintenance tech laborer had the right thumb pinched between the hopper handle and the scrap box. The employee placed the left hand on top of the box and was pulling down. The right gloved hand was placed on the handle. While pulling down with the left hand and using the right hand on handle to support body position the right thumb was pinched between the handle and the box. The investigating team found the handle for the hopper latch is bent and while closing it can create a pinch point between the handle and box. The employee was treated by the EMT and nurse. Employee was sent to Canonsburg Hospital for further treatment. Employee received an open laceration and thumb fracture that required 8 sutures. Employee to follow up with a hand specialist (Dr. [REDACTED]) for further treatment.

What happened

Right thumb pinched between the hopper handle and scrap box while closing

Injury or illness

Laceration and fracture to right thumb tip

Object or substance involved

Pinch point between bent handle and box

Summary line

Right thumb caught between hopper handle and pan causing tuft fracture.

Employee and industry

When (timing detail)

Source

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