RDO Equipment Co. - Field Support Office
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - PFLUGERVILLE, Texas
| Employer | RDO Equipment Co. - Field Support Office |
| Address | 16415 North I-35 |
| City, State ZIP | PFLUGERVILLE, Texas 78660 |
| Report ID | 2022086967 |
| Event Date | August 8, 2022 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Skid steer loaders, mini loaders |
| Secondary Source | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333924 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.07000, -97.82000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was aligning the attachment coupler pin boss on a skid steer to pin the bucket cylinder rod end to the skid steer. The coupler was partially raised off the floor, and synthetic blocking was placed beneath it. A floor jack was then placed beneath the coupler to make final adjustments, aligning the pin boss and the cylinder rod end for pinning. While on his knees, the employee operated the floor jack with his left hand and had his right hand on the coupler pin boss for balance. The jack shifted, causing the pad of the employee's fingertip to become pinched between the pin boss and the cylinder rod end. The employee suffered an amputation of tissue on his finger pad that required surgery to reattach.
Incident Summary
On August 8, 2022, a worker at RDO Equipment Co. - Field Support Office in PFLUGERVILLE, Texas suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with skid steer loaders, mini loaders 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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