Encore Dredging Partners, LLC
Collision between water vehicles — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — MOUNT VERNON, Alabama
| Employer | Encore Dredging Partners, LLC |
| Address | 2600 Sam Jones Ave |
| City, State ZIP | MOUNT VERNON, Alabama 36560 |
| Report ID | 2024010232 |
| Event Date | January 10, 2024 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Collision between water vehicles |
| Source of Injury | Motorboat, motorized yacht |
| Secondary Source | Barge |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237990 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.10000, -87.98000 |
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Incident Narrative
On January 10, 2024, an employee was working on a tender boat to tie off a hopper barge when his right hand was caught between the float pipe and the push knee of the barge. The employee was hospitalized and the tip of his right thumb was amputated.
Incident Summary
On January 10, 2024, a worker at Encore Dredging Partners, LLC in MOUNT VERNON, Alabama suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as collision between water vehicles, with motorboat, motorized yacht identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 4 severe injury reports involving "Collision between water vehicles" incidents in our database. Browse all Collision between water vehicles injuries.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2018 | U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Saint Louis District | SAINT LOUIS, Missouri | Amputations | Amp. |
| Aug 16, 2016 | Ames Construction, Inc. | LA CROSSE, Wisconsin | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Hosp. |
| Mar 25, 2019 | TVA | CUMBERLAND CITY, Tennessee | Crushing injuries | Hosp. |
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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