Osttend Landfill, Ltd.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — MCKINNEY, Texas
| Employer | Osttend Landfill, Ltd. |
| Address | 2540 E. University Dr. |
| City, State ZIP | MCKINNEY, Texas 75069 |
| Report ID | 20191010609 |
| Event Date | October 10, 2019 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation |
| Source of Injury | Bucket, front-end, end, and pay loaders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562212 |
| Inspection # | 1438447 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.19000, -96.57000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was changing out a bucket on a bucket loader. The loader was actuated and the employee's left hand was smashed. The employee underwent surgery to amputate fingers.
Incident Summary
On October 10, 2019, a worker at Osttend Landfill, Ltd. in MCKINNEY, Texas suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with bucket, front-end, end, and pay loaders 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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