Jindal Tubular USA LLC
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - BAY SAINT LOUIS, Mississippi
| Employer | Jindal Tubular USA LLC |
| Address | 13092 Seaplane Road |
| City, State ZIP | BAY SAINT LOUIS, Mississippi 39520 |
| Report ID | 20171010233 |
| Event Date | October 25, 2017 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Metal pipes, tubing |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331210 |
| Inspection # | 1275409 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.22000, -89.57000 |
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Incident Narrative
Two employees were moving 40-foot long pipes (30 inches in diameter and weighing over 1,000 lbs.) on an elevated pipe rack into the pipe coating facility. While moving the last pipe, one employee's right hand was caught between a stationary pipe and the moving pipe, partially amputating his right ring fingertip and avulsing his right long fingernail with a nailbed laceration. He was hospitalized overnight.
Incident Summary
On October 25, 2017, a worker at Jindal Tubular USA LLC in BAY SAINT LOUIS, Mississippi suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with metal pipes, tubing 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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