Blue Origin Texas LLC.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified - Amputations - VAN HORN, Texas
| Employer | Blue Origin Texas LLC. |
| Address | 35961 State Highway 54 |
| City, State ZIP | VAN HORN, Texas 79855 |
| Report ID | 2023010845 |
| Event Date | January 26, 2023 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Gates |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336414 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.35000, -104.82000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was working with a crew installing metal plates and a holder on a 26-foot slide gate. As the employee was pulling on the steel gate, which weighed approximately 800 pounds, the gate was pulled beyond the back rollers holding it in position, which caused the gate to pivot and fall onto the employee's foot. The employee sustained fractures on the third, fourth, and fifth metatarsals on their right foot, and an amputation of the right fourth toe.
Incident Summary
On January 26, 2023, a worker at Blue Origin Texas LLC. in VAN HORN, Texas suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with gates identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 1,482 severe injury reports involving "Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified 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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