Hopper Air Conditioning & Heating Co.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning - Amputations - DALLAS, Texas
| Employer | Hopper Air Conditioning & Heating Co. |
| Address | 13532 N. Central Expressway, SC Building, Tight Sapace Area |
| City, State ZIP | DALLAS, Texas 75243 |
| Report ID | 2017043500 |
| Event Date | April 18, 2017 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning |
| Source of Injury | Fans, blowers-wall, floor, ceiling, ventilation |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 |
| Inspection # | 1226763 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.93086, -96.75616 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a fresh air intake fan. The electrical source of energy was locked out, but the residual sources of energy were in the process of being locked out when his hand was caught in the pulleys resulting in the amputation of his left pinky at the knuckle and amputation of the ring, middle, and index fingers.
Incident Summary
On April 18, 2017, a worker at Hopper Air Conditioning & Heating Co. in DALLAS, Texas suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with fans, blowers-wall, floor, ceiling, ventilation identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 5,297 severe injury reports involving "Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning" incidents in our database. Browse all Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning 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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