Brazos M&E, LTD A Work Group Company
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. - Amputations - FREEPORT, Texas
| Employer | Brazos M&E, LTD A Work Group Company |
| Address | The Dow Chemical Company Texas Operation, 2311 N. Brazosport Blvd |
| City, State ZIP | FREEPORT, Texas 77541 |
| Report ID | 2016054400 |
| Event Date | May 19, 2016 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Generators |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236210 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.97000, -95.35000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was helping a coworker unload a portable generator from a box trailer. The generator was equipped with a fold-away handle. The generator had to be lowered approximately 18 inches to the ground outside of the trailer. The employee's right hand was placed between the generator frame and the handle. When his coworker pulled the generator out of the trailer, the generator fell 18 inches to the ground. The handle struck the floor of the trailer, pinching the employee's finger between the frame and the handle with approximately 200 pounds of force. The employee's middle finger was fractured, and the distal tip was amputated. His ring finger was also partially amputated.
Incident Summary
On May 19, 2016, a worker at Brazos M&E, LTD A Work Group Company in FREEPORT, Texas suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with generators 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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