Willbros Construction U.S., L.L.C.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - BEAUMONT, Texas
| Employer | Willbros Construction U.S., L.L.C. |
| Address | 2600 Amoco Rd |
| City, State ZIP | BEAUMONT, Texas 77705 |
| Report ID | 2015118250 |
| Event Date | November 3, 2015 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Oil drilling rigs and machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237120 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.01919, -94.05295 |
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Incident Narrative
Two employees were bolting round flanges into a pipeline formation. One employee was torqueing with a ratchet while the other was holding a multiplier that was attached to the ratchet with the use of an extender. There was another 2" flange (which extended further out than the flange that was being bolted) that was in the middle of the flange that they were bolting. They were torqueing the bolts on the flange in sequence/series. When they started the last round of torqueing, the employee holding the multiplier got his pinky caught between the multiplier and the center flange. This resulted in a partial amputation of the left pinky finger. The employee had removed skin form the very tip of the finger and the nail bed.
Incident Summary
On November 3, 2015, a worker at Willbros Construction U.S., L.L.C. in BEAUMONT, Texas suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with oil drilling rigs and machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 4,985 severe injury reports involving "Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment" incidents in our database. Browse all Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment 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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