Richard Construction, Inc.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified - Amputations - BEAUMONT, Texas
| Employer | Richard Construction, Inc. |
| Address | 1110 Neches St. |
| City, State ZIP | BEAUMONT, Texas 77701 |
| Report ID | 2019033104 |
| Event Date | March 25, 2019 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.07665, -94.09624 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was welding an 24-inch diameter flange to a pipe that was attached to a weld positioner. The flange and the pipe combined weighed approximately 1,500 to 1,600 pounds. The employee went into the pipe to check the completed partial weld on the opposite end of where the positioner was located. The employee's feet were hanging outside the open end of the pipe. The weld broke causing the pipe and the employee to fall to the floor. The employee's feet were caught between the beveled ended of the pipe and the floor. All of the employee's toes on his right foot were amputated and the big toe on his left foot was fractured.
Incident Summary
On March 25, 2019, a worker at Richard Construction, Inc. in BEAUMONT, Texas suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was 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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