MasTec Services Company, Inc.
Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified — Amputations — FORT WORTH, Texas
| Employer | MasTec Services Company, Inc. |
| Address | Texsa & Monroe Street |
| City, State ZIP | FORT WORTH, Texas 76108 |
| Report ID | 20191010343 |
| Event Date | October 3, 2019 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Hand(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Electric parts, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 |
| Inspection # | 1436577 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.43000, -99.28000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was cleaning an underground electrical vault. The employee was shocked, fell from the stepladder, and was injured. The employee's left hand was amputated due to the electric shock.
Incident Summary
On October 3, 2019, a worker at MasTec Services Company, Inc. in FORT WORTH, Texas suffered amputations to the hand(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, unspecified, with electric parts, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 730 severe injury reports involving "Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Direct exposure to electricity, 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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