Elite Workforce LLC
Water vehicle incident, n.e.c. — Amputations — HOUMA, Louisiana
| Employer | Elite Workforce LLC |
| Address | 141 Bayou Dularge Road |
| City, State ZIP | HOUMA, Louisiana 70363 |
| Report ID | 2019089019 |
| Event Date | August 29, 2019 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Water vehicle incident, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Barge |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561320 |
| Inspection # | 1427533 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.56845, -90.72121 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was installing an 11- by 2-foot steel plate onto the inside of a barge when the plate slipped and crushed two fingers on the employee's right hand, resulting in the amputation of the third and fourth fingers.
Incident Summary
On August 29, 2019, a worker at Elite Workforce LLC in HOUMA, Louisiana suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as water vehicle incident, n.e.c., with barge identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 59 severe injury reports involving "Water vehicle incident, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Water vehicle incident, n.e.c. 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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