Tanos Exploration II, LLC
Struck by discharged object or substance — Amputations — MARSHALL, Texas
| Employer | Tanos Exploration II, LLC |
| Address | 32.427213 -94.297763 |
| City, State ZIP | MARSHALL, Texas 75672 |
| Report ID | 20191213024 |
| Event Date | December 19, 2019 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance |
| Source of Injury | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Oil drilling rigs and machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 211111 |
| Inspection # | 1453029 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.51000, -94.32000 |
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Incident Narrative
Two employees were observing a crew who was in the process of reconfiguring a well head. Trapped pressure was released within the well and blew shrapnel (nuts, bolt, plastic parts of the inside of the valves that are part of the well head tree) at the two employees. One employee received an amputation injury to his right thumb. The other employee received shrapnel injuries to his body requiring him to be hospitalized and undergo surgery to remove the shrapnel.
Incident Summary
On December 19, 2019, a worker at Tanos Exploration II, LLC in MARSHALL, Texas suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with machine and appliance parts, 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.
You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately — they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.
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