CALFRAC WELL SERVICES CORP.

Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - PARACHUTE, Colorado

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at CALFRAC WELL SERVICES CORP. in PARACHUTE, Colorado
Employer CALFRAC WELL SERVICES CORP.
Address LAT 39.50936 LONG -108.21814
City, State ZIP PARACHUTE, Colorado 81635
Report ID 2019043903
Event Date April 16, 2019
Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source of Injury Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified
Secondary Source Ladders-fixed
Industry (NAICS) 237110
Inspection # 1394584
GPS Coordinates 39.45000, -108.05000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was connecting pipe when his left middle finger was pinched between a fixed ladder and a swivel pipe component, resulting in a fingertip amputation.

Incident Summary

On April 16, 2019, a worker at CALFRAC WELL SERVICES CORP. in PARACHUTE, Colorado suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified 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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