Heartwood Enterprises Inc

Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Amputations — VILLE PLATTE, Louisiana

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Heartwood Enterprises Inc in VILLE PLATTE, Louisiana
Employer Heartwood Enterprises Inc
Address 2066 Cabot Rd
City, State ZIP VILLE PLATTE, Louisiana 70586
Report ID 20221210629
Event Date December 6, 2022
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle
Source of Injury Cement truck, concrete mixer truck
Industry (NAICS) 236116
GPS Coordinates 30.73000, -92.23000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was adding an extension to the concrete chute of a concrete truck to prepare to pour concrete. When the employee removed his hand from supporting the weight of the extension, his right hand was caught in a pinch point on the chute. His index and middle fingertips were amputated.

Incident Summary

On December 6, 2022, a worker at Heartwood Enterprises Inc in VILLE PLATTE, Louisiana suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by swinging part of powered vehicle, with cement truck, concrete mixer truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

OSHA has recorded 683 severe injury reports involving "Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle 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.

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