New Beginnings Steel Erection LLC
Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified - Amputations - FORNEY, Texas
| Employer | New Beginnings Steel Erection LLC |
| Address | North Forney High School Expansion, 6170 Falcon Way |
| City, State ZIP | FORNEY, Texas 75126 |
| Report ID | 2023054287 |
| Event Date | May 12, 2023 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Structures and surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 |
| Inspection # | 1670706 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.72000, -96.45000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was exchanging a bottle of acetylene when they fell through a plywood-covered hole. The acetylene bottle fell and landed on the employee's hand, resulting in amputation.
Incident Summary
On May 12, 2023, a worker at New Beginnings Steel Erection LLC in FORNEY, Texas suffered amputations to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified, with structures and surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 415 severe injury reports involving "Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall through surface or existing opening, 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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