Tetra Technologies, Inc.
Exposure to harmful substances or environments, unspecified — Amputations — THE WOODLANDS, Texas
| Employer | Tetra Technologies, Inc. |
| Address | 24955 I-45 |
| City, State ZIP | THE WOODLANDS, Texas 77380 |
| Report ID | 20191212833 |
| Event Date | December 13, 2019 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Exposure to harmful substances or environments, unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325180 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.22172, -95.45735 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee's socks became wet while pressing on sand bags, which caused extreme blistering and skin around the area to turn black, resulting in a right toe amputation.
Incident Summary
On December 13, 2019, a worker at Tetra Technologies, Inc. in THE WOODLANDS, Texas suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as exposure to harmful substances or environments, unspecified, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 42 severe injury reports involving "Exposure to harmful substances or environments, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Exposure to harmful substances or environments, 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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