Magnum Staffing Services, Inc.
Struck by object or equipment rolling freely — Amputations — NAVASOTA, Texas
| Employer | Magnum Staffing Services, Inc. |
| Address | 9475 FM 1227 |
| City, State ZIP | NAVASOTA, Texas 77868 |
| Report ID | 2023042946 |
| Event Date | April 3, 2023 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment rolling freely |
| Source of Injury | Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561320 |
| Inspection # | 1664524 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.37799, -96.09241 |
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Incident Narrative
A temporary employee was working on a line painting purple bands on pipes. The employee was squatting under the pipe at the inbound area with his right hand holding the paint roller and his left hand balancing against the pipe rack. One of the pipes rolled, striking him, and catching his left little finger between the pipe and the pipe rack. The employee sustained a distal fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On April 3, 2023, a worker at Magnum Staffing Services, Inc. in NAVASOTA, Texas suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment rolling freely, with pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 196 severe injury reports involving "Struck by object or equipment rolling freely" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by object or equipment rolling freely 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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