Panoramic Doors, LLC
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. - Amputations - FORT WORTH, Texas
| Employer | Panoramic Doors, LLC |
| Address | 15050 Frye Rd. |
| City, State ZIP | FORT WORTH, Texas 76155 |
| Report ID | 2022109404 |
| Event Date | October 26, 2022 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Plywood, wood paneling; particle, chip, flake board |
| Secondary Source | Boxes, crates, cartons |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332321 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.82110, -97.03792 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was uncrating a boxed door display weighing about 800 pounds for showroom display. He was using a hand-held drill to unscrew the wooden crate. As the employee unscrewed the last piece of plywood on the crate, the 50-pound piece of plywood fell on top of his hand, and his right middle finger became caught and was amputated.
Incident Summary
On October 26, 2022, a worker at Panoramic Doors, LLC in FORT WORTH, Texas suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with plywood, wood paneling; particle, chip, flake board 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.
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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