BOS Solutions
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - FORT LUPTON, Colorado
| Employer | BOS Solutions |
| Address | Anadarko Rig X22 |
| City, State ZIP | FORT LUPTON, Colorado 80621 |
| Report ID | 20161211967 |
| Event Date | December 28, 2016 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, 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 | Loaders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 |
| Inspection # | 1208877 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.08000, -104.79000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee had just finished lifting a shale bin using two loaders (one with a stinger, chain, and lifting equipment) in order to place matting underneath. Once the matting was in place, the employee directed the loader to lower the bin until there was enough slack in the lifting chain to remove it. As the employee grabbed the eye of the lifting chain to unhook it, the operator of the loader bumped the controls with his knee, causing the chain to tighten and pinch the employee's right middle finger between the bin and the chain. The employee's right middle finger was amputated between the middle and upper joint, and the employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On December 28, 2016, a worker at BOS Solutions in FORT LUPTON, Colorado 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 loaders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, 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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