Tilley Oilfield Services, LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation - Amputations - VELMA, Oklahoma
| Employer | Tilley Oilfield Services, LLC |
| Address | Citation Oil & Gas well site, Wirt Franklin 45 Lease |
| City, State ZIP | VELMA, Oklahoma 73491 |
| Report ID | 2022010747 |
| Event Date | January 25, 2022 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation |
| Source of Injury | Oil drilling rigs and machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.08000, -79.16000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee had been using tubing tongs to tighten loose bolts on a hanger bracket. As the employee was setting the tongs down, they triggered while the employee's fingers were between the tong clamps. The employee suffered an amputation to the right middle fingertip, as well as crushing injuries to the index and ring fingers.
Incident Summary
On January 25, 2022, a worker at Tilley Oilfield Services, LLC in VELMA, Oklahoma suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with oil drilling rigs and machinery 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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