Key Energy Services

Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - EL CAMPO, Texas

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at Key Energy Services in EL CAMPO, Texas
Employer Key Energy Services
Address 22261 US HWY 59
City, State ZIP EL CAMPO, Texas 77437
Report ID 2015031396
Event Date March 23, 2015
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source of Injury Oil drilling rigs and machinery
Secondary Source Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
Industry (NAICS) 213112
GPS Coordinates 29.17945, -96.25711

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Incident Narrative

Employees were lifting a BOP using a forklift to work on the bottom of the BOP. While the BOP was suspended by the forklift, the injured employee placed his hand on the forks. The BOP rolled backwards, catching and amputating his left pinky fingertip between the heavy equipment and the fork.

Incident Summary

On March 23, 2015, a worker at Key Energy Services in EL CAMPO, Texas suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with oil drilling rigs and machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

OSHA has recorded 4,985 severe injury reports involving "Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment" incidents in our database. Browse all Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment 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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