Associated Terminals, LLC
Machinery or equipment incident on water vehicle - Amputations - GRAMERCY, Louisiana
| Employer | Associated Terminals, LLC |
| Address | 1111 E. Airline Hwy |
| City, State ZIP | GRAMERCY, Louisiana 70052 |
| Report ID | 2020066099 |
| Event Date | June 30, 2020 |
| Outcome | 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 | Excavating machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 488320 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.06000, -90.70000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was rigging a piece of angle iron on a dock to an excavator bucket on a barge. The excavator was swaying due to being on the barge, causing the bucket to go up and down on the dock. The bucket came down and struck the employee on top of his foot, resulting in a partial amputation of his big toe.
Incident Summary
On June 30, 2020, a worker at Associated Terminals, LLC in GRAMERCY, Louisiana 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 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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