HARRIS EXPLORATION DRILLING & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation - Amputations - OBERLIN, Ohio
| Employer | HARRIS EXPLORATION DRILLING & ASSOCIATES, INC. |
| Address | 1240 North Professor St |
| City, State ZIP | OBERLIN, Ohio 44074 |
| Report ID | 2023087972 |
| Event Date | August 29, 2023 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation |
| Source of Injury | Drilling machines, drilling augers |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221116 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.30056, -82.21971 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a loop injector. The loop injector had released from the diffuser at the top of the casing and started climbing up the loop toward the loop holder. While reversing the loop installer back down, the employee's glove became caught in a gear and sprocket which resulted in a left index finger amputation at the first knuckle. A finger was also fractured and his left middle finger required stitches.
Incident Summary
On August 29, 2023, a worker at HARRIS EXPLORATION DRILLING & ASSOCIATES, INC. in OBERLIN, Ohio suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with drilling machines, drilling augers 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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