U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Saint Louis District
Collision between water vehicles — Amputations — SAINT LOUIS, Missouri
| Employer | U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Saint Louis District |
| Address | 100 Arsenal St |
| City, State ZIP | SAINT LOUIS, Missouri 63118 |
| Report ID | 20181112190 |
| Event Date | November 28, 2018 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Collision between water vehicles |
| Source of Injury | Barge |
| Secondary Source | Water vehicle, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 928110 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.59000, -90.20000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was clearing a line between a tender boat and a shear barge. The boat and the barge met, smashing the employee's right thumb between them. The thumb was partly amputated.
Incident Summary
On November 28, 2018, a worker at U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Saint Louis District in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as collision between water vehicles, with barge identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 4 severe injury reports involving "Collision between water vehicles" incidents in our database. Browse all Collision between water vehicles injuries.
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| Aug 16, 2016 | Ames Construction, Inc. | LA CROSSE, Wisconsin | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Hosp. |
| Jan 10, 2024 | Encore Dredging Partners, LLC | MOUNT VERNON, Alabama | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Hosp., Amp. |
| Mar 25, 2019 | TVA | CUMBERLAND CITY, Tennessee | Crushing injuries | Hosp. |
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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