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Ports America, Inc.

Machinery or equipment incident on water vehicle — Amputations — GALVESTON, Texas

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Ports America, Inc. in GALVESTON, Texas
Employer Ports America, Inc.
Address Pier 34, Port of Galveston, 123 Rosenberg Ave, 8th Floor
City, State ZIP GALVESTON, Texas 77550
Report ID 2019099427
Event Date September 10, 2019
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Machinery or equipment incident on water vehicle
Source of Injury Water vehicle, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 488320
GPS Coordinates 29.31000, -94.77000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was using a crane to unload a windmill. As the employee was hooking a safety latch to the corner casting of a windmill, the vessel where the employee was working moved a little, creating tension on the hook. The employee's left ring finger was caught in the safety latch, fractured, and the fingertip was amputated without bone loss.

Incident Summary

On September 10, 2019, a worker at Ports America, Inc. in GALVESTON, Texas suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as machinery or equipment incident on water vehicle, with water vehicle, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

OSHA has recorded 73 severe injury reports involving "Machinery or equipment incident on water vehicle" incidents in our database. Browse all Machinery or equipment incident on water vehicle 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.

You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately — they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.

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