Bechtel Oil, Gas and Chemicals Construction Services, Inc.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - BEAUMONT, Texas
| Employer | Bechtel Oil, Gas and Chemicals Construction Services, Inc. |
| Address | 1598 Burt Street |
| City, State ZIP | BEAUMONT, Texas 77701 |
| Report ID | 20171010250 |
| Event Date | October 25, 2017 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Secondary Source | Tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.06452, -94.07961 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was emptying a self-tipping dumpster that was attached to the forks of a forklift. He tilted the forks forward to help facilitate the dumping of the dumpster. He then got out of the cab of the forklift, walked to the side of the forklift mast, and placed his left hand on the lower portion of the mast. He reached up with his right hand and disengaged the release lever on the back of the self-tipping dumpster, causing the dumpster to quickly shift forward. The resulting shift in weight of the dumpster caused the forklift forks to swing back into the mast, pinching the employee's ring finger between the forks and mast. The tip of his ring finger digit was amputated.
Incident Summary
On October 25, 2017, a worker at Bechtel Oil, Gas and Chemicals Construction Services, Inc. in BEAUMONT, Texas suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered 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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