Dralco Systems, LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation - Amputations - WEATHERFORD, Texas
| Employer | Dralco Systems, LLC |
| Address | 2001 Ranger Hwy. |
| City, State ZIP | WEATHERFORD, Texas 76088 |
| Report ID | 2019044322 |
| Event Date | April 29, 2019 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation |
| Source of Injury | Grinding, polishing machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333132 |
| Inspection # | 1400229 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.75107, -97.82987 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was working in the hydro area cleaning flanges. The employee reached over to try and level the berry hone device (a rotating shaft inside of a pipe that removes burrs) that was in another pipe and the employee's left pinky finger was amputated.
Incident Summary
On April 29, 2019, a worker at Dralco Systems, LLC in WEATHERFORD, Texas suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with grinding, polishing machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 6,694 severe injury reports involving "Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation" incidents in our database. Browse all Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation 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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