FinishMaster, Inc
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker - Amputations - LUBBOCK, Texas
| Employer | FinishMaster, Inc |
| Address | 4718 Avenue Q |
| City, State ZIP | LUBBOCK, Texas 79412 |
| Report ID | 2015042152 |
| Event Date | April 20, 2015 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker |
| Source of Injury | Barrels, drums-except pressurized |
| Secondary Source | Cases, cabinets, racks, shelves, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 811121 |
| Inspection # | 1057685 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.55125, -101.85549 |
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Incident Narrative
On or about 20 April 2015, an employee suffered the amputation of the distal phalanx of her great toe left foot and the complete removal of all three phalanx of the third toe left foot. On or about 30 March 2015, the employee was moving a metal 55 gallon container of fluid from a dolly to a platform raised 12 inches above the surface, when the drum slid off of the platform and fell onto the employee's foot. The employee was driven to the hospital where she was treated and released. On the 15th of April 2015, the great toe and third toe of the left foot were found to contain necrotic tissues and were slated for removal which was conducted on 20 April 2015.
Incident Summary
On April 20, 2015, a worker at FinishMaster, Inc in LUBBOCK, Texas suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with barrels, drums-except pressurized 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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