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DPR Construction Inc.

Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — AUSTIN, Texas

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at DPR Construction Inc. in AUSTIN, Texas
Employer DPR Construction Inc.
Address 7900 East Riverside
City, State ZIP AUSTIN, Texas 78744
Report ID 20221210773
Event Date December 12, 2022
Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
Source of Injury Boring, drilling, planing, milling machinery, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 236220
GPS Coordinates 30.21733, -97.69033

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Incident Narrative

An employee was using a jointer machine to straighten a piece of wood. While trying to push the wood down, his hand slipped and contacted the rotating blade. The employee's left index, middle, and ring fingers were amputated at the first knuckle.

Incident Summary

On December 12, 2022, a worker at DPR Construction Inc. in AUSTIN, Texas suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with boring, drilling, planing, milling machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.

Context

OSHA has recorded 2,235 severe injury reports involving "Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment 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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