Daily Equipment Company, Inc.
Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire - Amputations - CONROE, Texas
| Employer | Daily Equipment Company, Inc. |
| Address | 18860 FM 1314 |
| City, State ZIP | CONROE, Texas 77302 |
| Report ID | 2017031963 |
| Event Date | March 2, 2017 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire |
| Source of Injury | Tires, except bike |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423830 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.25877, -95.40023 |
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Incident Narrative
On March 02, 2017, an employee was at a customer site attempting to remove a tire from a forklift. While removing the lug nuts, the tire exploded severing the employee's left thumb, below the knuckle.
Incident Summary
On March 2, 2017, a worker at Daily Equipment Company, Inc. in CONROE, Texas suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire, with tires, except bike 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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