Weatherford Aerospace LLC
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - WEATHERFORD, Texas
| Employer | Weatherford Aerospace LLC |
| Address | 1020 E Columbia St. |
| City, State ZIP | WEATHERFORD, Texas 76086 |
| Report ID | 2018021460 |
| Event Date | February 12, 2018 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space |
| Secondary Source | Handtools-nonpowered, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336413 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.75560, -97.78179 |
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Incident Narrative
There was an overflow of water in the FT containment area causing an empty tank to float in the containment area. The overflowing water caused the tank to get pinned against a walkway. A waste treatment tech was attempting to dislodge the tank with a steel bar used for breaking up concrete and pinched his fingers between the steel bar and the tank. When he began using the bar to un-wedge the tank, the tank suddenly came loose, rolled up his right index and middle fingers and pinned them between the tank and the bar. The upward motion of the tank amputated the tip of his index finger. His middle finger was broken.
Incident Summary
On February 12, 2018, a worker at Weatherford Aerospace LLC in WEATHERFORD, Texas suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space identified as the source of injury. The worker was 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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