ATX Environmental Solutions
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning - Amputations - AUSTIN, Texas
| Employer | ATX Environmental Solutions |
| Address | 12100 Samsung Blvd |
| City, State ZIP | AUSTIN, Texas 78754 |
| Report ID | 2019066189 |
| Event Date | June 19, 2019 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning |
| Source of Injury | Valves, nozzles |
| Secondary Source | Screwdrivers-nonpowered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 811310 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.36900, -97.63531 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was cleaning a 3-way valve (ball type), using a 10-inch screwdriver to remove process powder. A vacuum hose was attached to the other end of the 3-way valve to suck out the powder removed by the screwdriver. While he was cleaning, the screwdriver became stuck inside the valve. After several attempts to remove the screwdriver from the valve, the employee then placed his hand on the side of the valve to generate force to remove the screwdriver. Once the screwdriver was freed from the valve, the employee's left ring finger slipped and entered the valve. Because the hose was on the other end, an alarm for low pressure immediately triggered the valve to actuate while his finger was inside. As a result, his left ring fingertip was amputated in the nailbed area.
Incident Summary
On June 19, 2019, a worker at ATX Environmental Solutions in AUSTIN, Texas suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with valves, nozzles 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.
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