Robinson Iron & Metal CO., Inc.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, n.e.c. — Amputations — HOUSTON, Texas
| Employer | Robinson Iron & Metal CO., Inc. |
| Address | 14035 Industrial Road Gate 3 |
| City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, Texas 77015 |
| Report ID | 2023042970 |
| Event Date | April 4, 2023 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Cranes-other mobile cranes |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562920 |
| Inspection # | 1661850 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.74000, -95.17000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was preparing to board a front-end loader at the end of the work day. He was standing at the base of the equipment when he was struck by a material handler. The employee was then dragged 15-20 feet by the material handler, resulting in head abrasions and a fractured left leg that was medically amputated.
Incident Summary
On April 4, 2023, a worker at Robinson Iron & Metal CO., Inc. in HOUSTON, Texas suffered amputations to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, n.e.c., with cranes-other mobile cranes identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 59 severe injury reports involving "Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, n.e.c. 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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