Patriot Process Equipment Inc.
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified - Amputations - LONGVIEW, Texas
| Employer | Patriot Process Equipment Inc. |
| Address | 268 Miliam Road |
| City, State ZIP | LONGVIEW, Texas 75603 |
| Report ID | 2020076170 |
| Event Date | July 1, 2020 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.41000, -94.70000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was installing a 10-foot long pipe to a new separator. The pipe came loose and struck the employee's thumb against a support bracket. The thumb tip was medically amputated.
Incident Summary
On July 1, 2020, a worker at Patriot Process Equipment Inc. in LONGVIEW, Texas suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 686 severe injury reports involving "Struck by object or equipment, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by object or equipment, 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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