Wisco Moran Drilling Company, Inc.
Struck by object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — PLACEDO, Texas
| Employer | Wisco Moran Drilling Company, Inc. |
| Address | Drilling Rig #7, South Victoria |
| City, State ZIP | PLACEDO, Texas 77977 |
| Report ID | 2018054484 |
| Event Date | May 8, 2018 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213111 |
| Inspection # | 1315611 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.69000, -96.82000 |
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Incident Narrative
On May 8, 2018, at approximately 12:10 a.m., employees were running some traded pipes and casing. The crew had a problem connecting two pipes (casing), so they unscrewed those pipes and continued to work with the casing. The injured employee's left hand was on top of an open pipe when a hoist operator (driller) let a second pipe come down. The employee's left-hand fingers were caught between the two pipes (casing), resulting in an amputation of his index finger and a broken ring finger.
Incident Summary
On May 8, 2018, a worker at Wisco Moran Drilling Company, Inc. in PLACEDO, Texas suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, n.e.c., with pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, 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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