National Oil Varco Completions & Product Solutions
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part - Amputations - CLAREMORE, Oklahoma
| Employer | National Oil Varco Completions & Product Solutions |
| Address | 2205 E.L. Anderson Blvd. |
| City, State ZIP | CLAREMORE, Oklahoma 74017 |
| Report ID | 2015021439 |
| Event Date | February 17, 2015 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part |
| Source of Injury | Hooks, shackles, magnets, clamshells |
| Secondary Source | Cranes, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333911 |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.33005, -95.61146 |
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Incident Narrative
On 2/17/2015 at approximately 9:00 a.m., an employee was removing a stator (pipe) from a pre-treat oven. The tooling at the base of the stator caught on a cavity inside the oven. The crane continued to pull the part up and as the employee was trying to move the part, the hook of the holding device sheared and smashed his left index finger. The amputation occurred when the employee tried to pull his hand out of the way.
Incident Summary
On February 17, 2015, a worker at National Oil Varco Completions & Product Solutions in CLAREMORE, Oklahoma suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with hooks, shackles, magnets, clamshells 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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