Fox Services Company
Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. - Amputations - AUSTIN, Texas
| Employer | Fox Services Company |
| Address | 4300 South Congress |
| City, State ZIP | AUSTIN, Texas 78745 |
| Report ID | 2015010294 |
| Event Date | January 8, 2015 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Heating, cooling, and cleaning machinery and appliances, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.22010, -97.76779 |
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Incident Narrative
Employee was moving a big blower blade by pulling on the fan belt. The machine was off and had proper lockout/tag out. He was there to diagnose a vibration problem on the HVAC. When pulling, his hand got trapped between the pulley and the belt. He dropped his hand and severed the ring, middle, and pinky fingers on his right hand. Each finger was amputated above the joint and was approximately less than 1 inch.
Incident Summary
On January 8, 2015, a worker at Fox Services Company in AUSTIN, Texas suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c., with heating, cooling, and cleaning machinery and appliances, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 341 severe injury reports involving "Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. injuries.
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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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