FMC Technologies
Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified - Amputations - HOUSTON, Texas
| Employer | FMC Technologies |
| Address | 13460 Lockwood Dr. |
| City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, Texas 77044 |
| Report ID | 20181011005 |
| Event Date | October 24, 2018 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Oil drilling rigs and machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.84957, -95.31915 |
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Incident Narrative
Employees were servicing a tool and attempting to remove the pivot pins while the tool was in the horizontal position. The first employee was kneeling and facing the tool, while a second employee was operating the grab handle to remove the pivot pins. The first pivot pin was successfully removed. While attempting to remove the second pivot pin, the second employee rotated the handle from the unlock position to the lock position. He then rotated the grab handle downward. During this operation, the pivot pin came out and allowed the grab handle to rotate past its normal stop (lock position). The second employee's right middle finger was then caught between the grab handle and a weldment, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On October 24, 2018, a worker at FMC Technologies in HOUSTON, Texas suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified, with oil drilling rigs and machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 2,153 severe injury reports involving "Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, 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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