Lexicon Inc.
Water vehicle incident, n.e.c. — Amputations — LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas
| Employer | Lexicon Inc. |
| Address | 8900 Fourche Dam Pike Street |
| City, State ZIP | LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas 72206 |
| Report ID | 2016098579 |
| Event Date | September 10, 2016 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Water vehicle incident, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Barge |
| Secondary Source | Reels, rolls, spools, coils, cones |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.65000, -92.28000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee and his crew were loading steel coils onto a barge for shipment. As a coil was being lowered onto the saddle-shaped dunnage, the employee used his right foot to adjust the position of the dunnage board. He missed the board and the coil came down on top of the steel-toed cap of his boot, which collapsed onto his right toes. His big-toe nailbed was crushed and his second toe was fractured. His third and fourth toes were surgically amputated just below the nailbed.
Incident Summary
On September 10, 2016, a worker at Lexicon Inc. in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as water vehicle incident, n.e.c., with barge identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, 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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