Kloeckner Metals
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. - Amputations - BUDA, Texas
| Employer | Kloeckner Metals |
| Address | 2560 S Loop 4 |
| City, State ZIP | BUDA, Texas 78610 |
| Report ID | 2019066351 |
| Event Date | June 24, 2019 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar) |
| Secondary Source | Cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423510 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.05076, -97.84464 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was using an overhead crane to lift 25 pieces of 1/8" x 10" x 20 long flat bar material to block it for loading onto a tractor trailer. During the blocking process, the employee was installing the wood block when the chain in the overhead crane slipped out due to the bow of the material at the lifted height. The 25 pieces of material fell, smashing the employee's left gloved thumb between the wood block and the material. When he removed his hand, his thumb tip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On June 24, 2019, a worker at Kloeckner Metals in BUDA, Texas suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar) 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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