Plains Pipeline, L.P.
Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate - Amputations - GOLDSMITH, Texas
| Employer | Plains Pipeline, L.P. |
| Address | Scout 866 Truck Station |
| City, State ZIP | GOLDSMITH, Texas 79741 |
| Report ID | 2020076617 |
| Event Date | July 13, 2020 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate |
| Source of Injury | Gates |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.98000, -102.61000 |
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Incident Narrative
An electric gate at a third party facility would not operate. The pin pad had been disabled and the chain had been unhooked from the operator for the gate. An employee was manually opening the gate (pushing it open) when the chain got caught on a bolt or other object. While the employee was trying to release the chain, the gate moved, causing the employee's hand to go through a roller. He sustained contusions and lacerations to four fingers and a partial amputation of his left middle fingertip.
Incident Summary
On July 13, 2020, a worker at Plains Pipeline, L.P. in GOLDSMITH, Texas suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by or caught in swinging door or gate, with gates identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 568 severe injury reports involving "Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate 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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