ACME Brick Company
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle - Amputations - FORT WORTH, Texas
| Employer | ACME Brick Company |
| Address | 3024 Acme Brick Plaza |
| City, State ZIP | FORT WORTH, Texas 76109 |
| Report ID | 2022021841 |
| Event Date | February 28, 2022 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle |
| Source of Injury | Metal pipes, tubing |
| Secondary Source | Material and personnel handling machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.70639, -97.41054 |
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Incident Narrative
A kiln car, carrying bricks, was being moved out of a dryer. It started to roll back. An employee jammed a piece of square tubing between cars to stop the car's motion; the tubing kicked back and crushed the tip of his left index finger against a control panel. The employee suffered a partial amputation to the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On February 28, 2022, a worker at ACME Brick Company in FORT WORTH, Texas suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, 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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