Nabors Drilling USA
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified - Amputations - ODESSA, Texas
| Employer | Nabors Drilling USA |
| Address | 140 S. Moss Ave. |
| City, State ZIP | ODESSA, Texas 79761 |
| Report ID | 2015086176 |
| Event Date | August 26, 2015 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Hand(s), except finger(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213111 |
| Inspection # | 1089147 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.81046, -102.48644 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was positioning dunnage under a load when the load fell on the left hand resulting in the amputation of the left hand.
Incident Summary
On August 26, 2015, a worker at Nabors Drilling USA in ODESSA, Texas suffered amputations to the hand(s), except finger(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 1,482 severe injury reports involving "Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified 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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