Green Star Mid America, LLC
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - TULSA, Oklahoma
| Employer | Green Star Mid America, LLC |
| Address | 6749 E 21st ST |
| City, State ZIP | TULSA, Oklahoma 74112 |
| Report ID | 2016109717 |
| Event Date | October 14, 2016 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Drums, pulleys, sheaves |
| Secondary Source | Truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, n.e.c |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562111 |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.13350, -95.73569 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was preparing to pick up a dumpster and empty it. As the employee was unhooking the winch line from the rear of the truck, the employee's hand was on the hook/line and he inadvertently activated the winch reel in control instead of the reel out. The line tightened and caught his left middle fingertip between it and the truck body resulting in amputation at the first joint.
Incident Summary
On October 14, 2016, a worker at Green Star Mid America, LLC in TULSA, Oklahoma suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with drums, pulleys, sheaves identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 4,985 severe injury reports involving "Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment" incidents in our database. Browse all Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment 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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