Kalsec Southwest
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation - Amputations - DENVER CITY, Texas
| Employer | Kalsec Southwest |
| Address | 2211 FM 1757 |
| City, State ZIP | DENVER CITY, Texas 79323 |
| Report ID | 2019077700 |
| Event Date | July 28, 2019 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation |
| Source of Injury | Elevators |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311999 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.89000, -102.99000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was unplugging raw material from a feed elevator when he asked another employee to turn on the elevator to make sure it was not plugged in. He saw sticks piling up at the bottom and went to pull them out. His hand was near the opening of the elevator when he lost his balance and one of the buckets caught his right hand. His right hand was then pulled inside the elevator, causing a laceration to the right middle finger. As a result, the bottom of his right middle fingertip was amputated and he shattered the tip of the bone on the same finger.
Incident Summary
On July 28, 2019, a worker at Kalsec Southwest in DENVER CITY, Texas suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with elevators 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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