Red Diamond Energy Services Inc
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part - Amputations - BIG LAKE, Texas
| Employer | Red Diamond Energy Services Inc |
| Address | 4051 East US Highway 67 |
| City, State ZIP | BIG LAKE, Texas 76932 |
| Report ID | 2021075939 |
| Event Date | July 20, 2021 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part |
| Source of Injury | Metal pipes, tubing |
| Secondary Source | Oil drilling rigs and machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.41000, -101.54000 |
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Incident Narrative
A crew, working for Red Diamond Energy Services, was laying down 2 7/8-inch tubing. The employee on the floor would unlatch the elevators slightly above the floor. The joint would bounce and the employee on the ground would grab and slide the tubing down the rack. While the 29th joint was being laid down, the employee's right ring finger was crushed between the tubing and the floor as the joint bounced resulting in amputation.
Incident Summary
On July 20, 2021, a worker at Red Diamond Energy Services Inc in BIG LAKE, Texas suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with metal pipes, tubing identified as the source of injury. The worker was 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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