Missouri Basin Well Service, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation - Amputations - WATFORD CITY, North Dakota
| Employer | Missouri Basin Well Service, Inc. |
| Address | Rolla Federal 11-3 |
| City, State ZIP | WATFORD CITY, North Dakota 58854 |
| Report ID | 2018032433 |
| Event Date | March 12, 2018 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation |
| Source of Injury | Cranes, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.95000, -91.75000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was using an outrigger for balance while he used his foot to clear snow from the area where the outrigger foot would sit. While the employee's hand was on the outrigger, the outrigger activated. The employee's right index finger that was inside a pin hole when it moved resulting in amputation.
Incident Summary
On March 12, 2018, a worker at Missouri Basin Well Service, Inc. in WATFORD CITY, North Dakota suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with cranes, 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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