North American Galvanizing Company
Struck by object or equipment rolling freely — Amputations — HOUSTON, Texas
| Employer | North American Galvanizing Company |
| Address | 9103 Fairbanks N. Houston Rd. |
| City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, Texas 77064 |
| Report ID | 2016032329 |
| Event Date | March 17, 2016 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment rolling freely |
| Source of Injury | Bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar) |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332812 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.85060, -95.52420 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was turning steel members to attach a bar code on the material. While flipping one piece of material, the piece next to it rolled back and caught/amputated his left index fingertip in a pinch point.
Incident Summary
On March 17, 2016, a worker at North American Galvanizing Company in HOUSTON, Texas suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment rolling freely, with bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar) identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 196 severe injury reports involving "Struck by object or equipment rolling freely" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by object or equipment rolling freely 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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