Axon Energy Products
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation - Amputations - CONROE, Texas
| Employer | Axon Energy Products |
| Address | 80 N FM 3083 West |
| City, State ZIP | CONROE, Texas 77303 |
| Report ID | 2015021163 |
| Event Date | February 5, 2015 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation |
| Source of Injury | Pumps |
| Secondary Source | Blouses, shirts, dresses, trousers, skirts |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333132 |
| Inspection # | 1030526 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.34000, -95.44000 |
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Incident Narrative
Incident occurred right outside the test bay in the Conroe Facility. Employees were working on a pump unit skid simultaneously. The lead man and assembly technician were working on the control panel. The injured employee was laying on the left side between the radiator housing assembly and the fan belt assembly. Injured employee reached up to grab and hold the wrench (to "hold backstop") at the same time that the assembly technician hooked up the airline from the start exhaust to the throttle exhaust. As soon as the engine started (by plugging in the airline), the injured employee jerked his left arm back. The motion caused the injured employee's right arm to move up. The sleeve of his shirt was caught by the fan belt. When he went to pull away from the fan belt, his hand got caught in the fan belt. The fan belt ran his hand through the pulley, causing partial amputation of his right ring finger, an abrasion to his middle finger, and bruising/abrasion to his right arm.
Incident Summary
On February 5, 2015, a worker at Axon Energy Products in CONROE, Texas suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with pumps 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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