Applied Finish System, LLC
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet - Amputations - HOUSTON, Texas
| Employer | Applied Finish System, LLC |
| Address | 5550 Pine St, Brayburn Elementary School |
| City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, Texas 77081 |
| Report ID | 2020065410 |
| Event Date | June 10, 2020 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet |
| Source of Injury | Ladders-fixed |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238310 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.69557, -95.48781 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was assigned to clean all the work areas. While climbing down a fixed ladder, the employee's right index finger got caught on the grill steel surface. She lost her balance and fell approximately 10-12 feet to the ground, resulting in a partial amputation of the right index finger.
Incident Summary
On June 10, 2020, a worker at Applied Finish System, LLC in HOUSTON, Texas suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with ladders-fixed identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 1,098 severe injury reports involving "Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet 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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