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North American Galvanizing Company

Struck by object or equipment rolling freely — Amputations — HOUSTON, Texas

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at North American Galvanizing Company in 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.

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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