NorAm Drilling Company
Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified - Amputations - MENTONE, Texas
| Employer | NorAm Drilling Company |
| Address | Rig 30 |
| City, State ZIP | MENTONE, Texas 79754 |
| Report ID | 2018010419 |
| Event Date | January 13, 2018 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Ground, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213111 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.70000, -103.59000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was tripping drill pipe out of a hole at a drilling rig when he tripped and put his hands out to catch himself. While his hands were on the ground, the pipe fell on and cut his right pinky finger. His pinky finger was surgically amputated at the knuckle.
Incident Summary
On January 13, 2018, a worker at NorAm Drilling Company in MENTONE, Texas suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified, with ground, unspecified 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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