Sabre-FWT

Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — FORT WORTH, Texas

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Sabre-FWT in FORT WORTH, Texas
Employer Sabre-FWT
Address 5750 E. Interstate 20
City, State ZIP FORT WORTH, Texas 76119
Report ID 2023021304
Event Date February 10, 2023
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source of Injury Cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container
Industry (NAICS) 335311
GPS Coordinates 32.66972, -97.23536

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Incident Narrative

An employee moved three pieces of material (weighing 290 pounds each) with a 5-ton overhead gantry crane, using a choker hitch. He then started the lowering process to place the load on top of a wooden dunnage board that was on the floor. His left hand was in between the material when the material buckled inward, crushing and amputating his left middle fingertip.

Incident Summary

On February 10, 2023, a worker at Sabre-FWT in FORT WORTH, Texas suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

OSHA has recorded 4,985 severe injury reports involving "Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment" incidents in our database. Browse all Compressed or pinched by shifting objects 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.

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