ADB Companies, Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle - Amputations - NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas
| Employer | ADB Companies, Inc. |
| Address | 103 Kings Way |
| City, State ZIP | NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas 78132 |
| Report ID | 2022053798 |
| Event Date | May 3, 2022 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle |
| Source of Injury | Power lines, transformers, convertors |
| Secondary Source | Boom truck, bucket or basket hoist truck |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237130 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.71494, -98.18793 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was in the bucket of a bucket truck, working to install messenger wire. The bucket put pressure on an existing communications cable, which snapped and amputated the tip of the employee's left thumb.
Incident Summary
On May 3, 2022, a worker at ADB Companies, Inc. in NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with power lines, transformers, convertors 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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