Dutra Group
Machinery or equipment incident on water vehicle — Amputations — STOCKTON, California
| Employer | Dutra Group |
| Address | WoodWard Island Bridge |
| City, State ZIP | STOCKTON, California 95201 |
| Report ID | 20191112089 |
| Event Date | November 21, 2019 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Machinery or equipment incident on water vehicle |
| Source of Injury | Barge |
| Secondary Source | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237990 |
| Inspection # | 1448072 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.67000, -121.29000 |
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Incident Narrative
On 11/21/2019, employees were securing the crawler crane's boom and the headache ball to the barge so they could transfer the crane to another work location. When the crane operator lowered the boom, the line that held the headache ball 30 feet up in the air released and the headache ball fell. It bounced on the deck of the barge and struck the injured employee who was assisting in securing the lines to the barge. The employee's right toe was crushed and later amputated.
Incident Summary
On November 21, 2019, a worker at Dutra Group in STOCKTON, California suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as machinery or equipment incident on water vehicle, with barge identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, 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.
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