Hoerbiger Service, Inc.
Contact with objects and equipment, unspecified - Amputations - LA PORTE, Texas
| Employer | Hoerbiger Service, Inc. |
| Address | 12204 West Fairmont Parkway |
| City, State ZIP | LA PORTE, Texas 77571 |
| Report ID | 2016043574 |
| Event Date | April 19, 2016 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Contact with objects and equipment, unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Valves, nozzles |
| Secondary Source | Metal chips, particles |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332911 |
| Inspection # | 1151322 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.65105, -95.09479 |
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Incident Narrative
On 4-19-16, an employee suffered the amputation of the distal tip of the left index finger. The tip was reattached and there was no bone separation. The injured worker placed his hand inside of a valve port to move metal shavings out of the way so that he would not damage the finish cut of a compressor. The injured worker is not sure if the shavings cut his finger or if it was the rotation of the bore mill machine that cut his finger.
Incident Summary
On April 19, 2016, a worker at Hoerbiger Service, Inc. in LA PORTE, Texas suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as contact with objects and equipment, unspecified, with valves, nozzles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 1,049 severe injury reports involving "Contact with objects and equipment, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Contact with objects and equipment, unspecified 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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