Integrity Kokosing Pipeline Services LLC
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - PROCTOR, West Virginia
| Employer | Integrity Kokosing Pipeline Services LLC |
| Address | Near 854 Gatts Ridge Road |
| City, State ZIP | PROCTOR, West Virginia 26055 |
| Report ID | 2015096726 |
| Event Date | September 14, 2015 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237120 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.67000, -80.76000 |
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Incident Narrative
On September 14, 2015, at approximately 10:30am, a worker suffered an amputation of the left pinky finger just above the palm while unloading pipe from a pipe trailer. The employee was standing towards the tractor side of the trailer and a side boom with sling was unloading the pipe. The load was lowered near the tractor in an effort to raise the pipe above the back stanchion on the trailer. As the pipe slowly moved, the load struck a stanchion or DOT fender and the employee's hand was crushed in the load of pipe. No tag line was used.
Incident Summary
On September 14, 2015, a worker at Integrity Kokosing Pipeline Services LLC in PROCTOR, West Virginia suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified 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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