Baker Hughes

Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part - Amputations - OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at Baker Hughes in OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma
Employer Baker Hughes
Address 12701 N. Santa Fe Ave
City, State ZIP OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma 73114
Report ID 2020032408
Event Date March 13, 2020
Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part
Source of Injury Drill bits-unattached
Secondary Source Cranes, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 213112
GPS Coordinates 35.59058, -97.51371

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Incident Narrative

An employee was positioning an oilfield drill bit when it fell from the connection fixture it was connected onto. The bit fell onto the employee's left ring fingertip and crushed it against the work surface. The fingertip was medically amputated.

Incident Summary

On March 13, 2020, a worker at Baker Hughes in OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with drill bits-unattached 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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