Bagby Elevator Company, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. - Amputations - DALLAS, Texas
| Employer | Bagby Elevator Company, Inc. |
| Address | 8001 Lyndon B Johnson Freeway |
| City, State ZIP | DALLAS, Texas 75251 |
| Report ID | 20181212584 |
| Event Date | December 7, 2018 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Jacks |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561790 |
| Inspection # | 1366048 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.92530, -96.76856 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee had been installing an approximately 52-foot long hydraulic jack into a PVC pipe in the ground. When there was about 5 feet of jack remaining, a pipe clamp broke causing the jack assembly to fall vertically. There was an approximately 2-foot square piece of metal plate attached to the top of the jack assembly. The employee's right arm was caught between the jack assembly's metal plate and the PVC pipe. The employee sustained crushing injuries including multiple fractures and the amputation of the arm from the elbow down.
Incident Summary
On December 7, 2018, a worker at Bagby Elevator Company, Inc. in DALLAS, Texas suffered amputations to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with jacks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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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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