Cinch Energy Services, L.L.C.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle - Amputations - FALLS CITY, Texas
| Employer | Cinch Energy Services, L.L.C. |
| Address | Charger 2H, Lat. 29.033937 Long. -97.932302 |
| City, State ZIP | FALLS CITY, Texas 78113 |
| Report ID | 2015074266 |
| Event Date | July 2, 2015 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle |
| Source of Injury | Drums, pulleys, sheaves |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237130 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.99000, -98.07000 |
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Incident Narrative
Several employees were getting their tools ready for the day after performing JSA at a jobsite outside of Kennedy, Texas. One employee went to uncradle the lubricator from the wire line rig, and the employees put the line through the sheave, which is connected to the wellhead. The operator watched the weight indicator and pulled 300 pounds of tension on the line, which released the wire line clamp. With the camp being removed manually, the injured employee noted that the wire was wrapped around the handle for the blow-out preventers. The employee released the wire from the handle; the tension on the wire sling shot the sheave up. The sheave directly contacted the injured employee's right hand and amputated his right pinky through his cloth glove.
Incident Summary
On July 2, 2015, a worker at Cinch Energy Services, L.L.C. in FALLS CITY, Texas suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with drums, pulleys, sheaves identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, 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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