JLB Contracting, LLC
Sudden start or stop, nonroadway — Amputations — SAGINAW, Texas
| Employer | JLB Contracting, LLC |
| Address | 1068 E. Bailey Boswell |
| City, State ZIP | SAGINAW, Texas 76131 |
| Report ID | 2015085623 |
| Event Date | August 10, 2015 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Sudden start or stop, nonroadway |
| Source of Injury | Bucket, front-end, end, and pay loaders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.88000, -97.35000 |
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Incident Narrative
The employee was operating a front end loader moving dirt. The employee hit a pile of dirt and came to an immediate stop causing the door to slam on his left index fingertip.
Incident Summary
On August 10, 2015, a worker at JLB Contracting, LLC in SAGINAW, Texas suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as sudden start or stop, nonroadway, with bucket, front-end, end, and pay loaders identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 24 severe injury reports involving "Sudden start or stop, nonroadway" incidents in our database. Browse all Sudden start or stop, nonroadway 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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