WEEKS MARINE INC.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified - Amputations - THERIOT, Louisiana
| Employer | WEEKS MARINE INC. |
| Address | 1868 Dr. Beatrous Road |
| City, State ZIP | THERIOT, Louisiana 70397 |
| Report ID | 2018076903 |
| Event Date | July 10, 2018 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Parts and materials, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237990 |
| Inspection # | 1332447 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.41000, -90.78000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was removing a large hydraulic ram to gain access to a hydraulic leak when he unbolted the cradle and it fell out, pinning him against a steel bulkhead. He suffered an amputation to his right arm.
Incident Summary
On July 10, 2018, a worker at WEEKS MARINE INC. in THERIOT, Louisiana suffered amputations to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with parts and materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 1,482 severe injury reports involving "Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified 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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