Enterprise Transportation Company
Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. — Amputations — MIDLAND, Texas
| Employer | Enterprise Transportation Company |
| Address | 4600 E. Hwy 80 |
| City, State ZIP | MIDLAND, Texas 79706 |
| Report ID | 20211211073 |
| Event Date | December 27, 2021 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Highway vehicle, motorized, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 484110 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.02846, -102.01222 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was conducting a pre-trip inspection of his vehicle. He placed his left hand on the upper part of the tire and his right hand against the engine to stabilize himself, and his right hand contacted a moving fan belt. He suffered an amputation to the tip of his index finger.
Incident Summary
On December 27, 2021, a worker at Enterprise Transportation Company in MIDLAND, Texas suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c., with highway vehicle, motorized, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 718 severe injury reports involving "Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. 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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