Dean Word Company
Other fall to lower level, unspecified - Amputations - POTEET, Texas
| Employer | Dean Word Company |
| Address | Hwy 16, south of Poteet |
| City, State ZIP | POTEET, Texas 78065 |
| Report ID | 2016065229 |
| Event Date | June 13, 2016 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Machine platforms |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.09000, -98.60000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was descending some stairs from a platform when he lost his footing, put his arms out to break his fall, and caught his pinky fingers on both hands in the "V" formed by the railing. Both pinky fingers were amputated.
Incident Summary
On June 13, 2016, a worker at Dean Word Company in POTEET, Texas suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with machine platforms 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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