Hyatt Regency lost Pines Resort and Spa
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — CEDAR CREEK, Texas
| Employer | Hyatt Regency lost Pines Resort and Spa |
| Address | 575 Hyatt Lost Pines Road |
| City, State ZIP | CEDAR CREEK, Texas 78612 |
| Report ID | 20191112054 |
| Event Date | November 20, 2019 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning |
| Source of Injury | Heating, cooling, and cleaning machinery and appliances, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 721110 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.16000, -97.44000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was going to conduct an inspection and evaluation of an air handler unit that did not sound right. His right hand was caught by moving v-belts and pulled into a large fan pulley, resulting in partial amputations to the ring and middle fingers on the right hand.
Incident Summary
On November 20, 2019, a worker at Hyatt Regency lost Pines Resort and Spa in CEDAR CREEK, Texas suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with heating, cooling, and cleaning machinery and appliances, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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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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