Jacintoport International LLC
Water vehicle incident, n.e.c. — Amputations — HOUSTON, Texas
| Employer | Jacintoport International LLC |
| Address | 16398 Jacintoport Blvd |
| City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, Texas 77015 |
| Report ID | 2018088659 |
| Event Date | August 22, 2018 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Water vehicle incident, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Water vehicle, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Containers-nonpressurized, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 488310 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.74748, -95.11605 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was loading containers onto a vessel when his right thumb was caught and crushed between a 20' container's side wall and the outside corner casting of the container, resulting in a partial amputation of the right thumb tip.
Incident Summary
On August 22, 2018, a worker at Jacintoport International LLC in HOUSTON, Texas suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as water vehicle incident, n.e.c., with water vehicle, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 59 severe injury reports involving "Water vehicle incident, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Water vehicle incident, n.e.c. 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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