Circle 8 Fluid Services, Inc. /Crane Division
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - CORDELL, Oklahoma
| Employer | Circle 8 Fluid Services, Inc. /Crane Division |
| Address | 200 S. 8th St. |
| City, State ZIP | CORDELL, Oklahoma 73632 |
| Report ID | 2016010855 |
| Event Date | January 30, 2016 |
| 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 | Cranes, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238990 |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.29958, -98.99694 |
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Incident Narrative
The employee had completed the work operation and was shutting down the crane. The employee was asked to check the control switch located on the crane's turn table. The employee's finger got caught in a slot where the switch was located and the crane engaged and started to turn. The employee's left middle finger was crushed. It was later amputated at the first knuckle at the hospital.
Incident Summary
On January 30, 2016, a worker at Circle 8 Fluid Services, Inc. /Crane Division in CORDELL, Oklahoma 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 cranes, 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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