Consolidated Crane & Rigging LLC
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — HOUSTON, Texas
| Employer | Consolidated Crane & Rigging LLC |
| Address | 17404 Katy Fwy, Wood Group |
| City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, Texas 77094 |
| Report ID | 20181011083 |
| Event Date | October 26, 2018 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Bundles, bales |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.78000, -95.68000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee had just finished rigging a bundle of channel iron together to be lifted to the roof of a building. When the load began to lift, the employee was stepping back from the load to grab the tagline when he reached out and lightly placed his left hand against the load to steady it. At that time, the bundle of channel iron rolled inward, catching his left glove and pulling his hand in between two pieces of iron. He was able to pull his hand back immediately, but his left middle fingertip was crushed, resulting in an amputation (without bone loss) of the distal tip of his left middle finger.
Incident Summary
On October 26, 2018, a worker at Consolidated Crane & Rigging LLC in HOUSTON, Texas suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with bundles, bales identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 4,985 severe injury reports involving "Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment" incidents in our database. Browse all Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment 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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