Kiewit Offshore Services, LTD.
Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. - Amputations - INGLESIDE, Texas
| Employer | Kiewit Offshore Services, LTD. |
| Address | 2440 Kiewit Road |
| City, State ZIP | INGLESIDE, Texas 78362 |
| Report ID | 2023054552 |
| Event Date | May 22, 2023 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Structures and surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Hammers-power not determined |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237120 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.85000, -97.22000 |
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Incident Narrative
At about 9:15 a.m. on May 22, 2023, an employee was using a 5-pound hammer to remove the weld on a pipe support and knock the support lose. The hammer missed the support; the employee's left index finger struck the support and was lacerated and broken. The fingertip was medically amputated.
Incident Summary
On May 22, 2023, a worker at Kiewit Offshore Services, LTD. in INGLESIDE, Texas suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c., with structures and surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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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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