Schlumberger Technology Corp
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - KARNES CITY, Texas
| Employer | Schlumberger Technology Corp |
| Address | Unit PSA 1H |
| City, State ZIP | KARNES CITY, Texas 78118 |
| Report ID | 2018021890 |
| Event Date | February 24, 2018 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Oil drilling rigs and machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.88000, -97.90000 |
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Incident Narrative
A team on the rig floor was attempting to rig down a cement head with a manifold assembly from the rig floor down the slide to the ground below. A winch line was being used to lift the cement head off the rig floor to allow the team members to push the head to the slide. The head was pushed out beyond the slide, but the manifold caught on the rig floor and the head swung back toward the floor and struck the swing gate. An employee was holding the swing gate open with his right hand and was struck on the pinky finger. The distal interphalangeal joint was partially amputated.
Incident Summary
On February 24, 2018, a worker at Schlumberger Technology Corp in KARNES CITY, Texas suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with oil drilling rigs and machinery 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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