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Ceres Gulf, Inc.

Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — FREEPORT, Texas

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Ceres Gulf, Inc. in FREEPORT, Texas
Employer Ceres Gulf, Inc.
Address 801 Port Road
City, State ZIP FREEPORT, Texas 77541
Report ID 2016021821
Event Date February 26, 2016
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source of Injury Containers-nonpressurized, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Containers-nonpressurized, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 488320
GPS Coordinates 28.94847, -95.33775

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Incident Narrative

The injured employee was on the deck of a ship, lashing containers and locking them down to the ship. The injured employee's right hand was resting on a container on the deck. A crane operator was bringing another container onto the deck. The employee's right thumb tip was smashed between the container that was already on deck and the container that was being set in place by the crane.

Incident Summary

On February 26, 2016, a worker at Ceres Gulf, Inc. in FREEPORT, Texas suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with containers-nonpressurized, n.e.c. 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.

You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately — they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.

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