ADVANCED CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS INC.
Contact with objects and equipment, unspecified - Amputations - HOUSTON, Texas
| Employer | ADVANCED CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS INC. |
| Address | 8720 LAMBRIGHT ROAD |
| City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, Texas 77075 |
| Report ID | 2019088666 |
| Event Date | August 21, 2019 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Contact with objects and equipment, unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Containers-nonpressurized, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333319 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.62290, -95.26186 |
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Incident Narrative
The injured employee was directing another employee (fork truck operator) on the placement of a 12' x 8' container onto a flatbed trailer. The employee was pointing to the place on the trailer where the container needed to be in order to secure it for transport. When the injured employee moved his hand, he felt a tug on his right index finger. He observed that the tip of his right index finger had been amputated.
Incident Summary
On August 21, 2019, a worker at ADVANCED CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS INC. in HOUSTON, Texas suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as contact with objects and equipment, unspecified, with containers-nonpressurized, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 1,049 severe injury reports involving "Contact with objects and equipment, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Contact with objects and equipment, unspecified 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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