HCS Workrise
Contact with objects and equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — CARRIZO SPRINGS, Texas
| Employer | HCS Workrise |
| Address | 8871 HWY 85 |
| City, State ZIP | CARRIZO SPRINGS, Texas 78834 |
| Report ID | 2022021846 |
| Event Date | February 28, 2022 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Contact with objects and equipment, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Pallet jack-nonpowered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561311 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.52000, -99.85000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was offloading a semi-truck using a pallet jack. When he was finished, the employee lifted the pallet jack by hand and his left thumb was pinched in a hole. The employee pulled his hand back, resulting in the nail and tip of his thumb being removed. The employee was taken to the hospital, where the tip of his thumb had to be amputated and reattached.
Incident Summary
On February 28, 2022, a worker at HCS Workrise in CARRIZO SPRINGS, Texas suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as contact with objects and equipment, n.e.c., with pallet jack-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 121 severe injury reports involving "Contact with objects and equipment, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Contact with objects and equipment, 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.
You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately — they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.
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