3S Americas, Inc.
Fall on same level resulting in exposure or contact — Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss — THOMAS, Oklahoma
| Employer | 3S Americas, Inc. |
| Address | 24028 E 900 rd |
| City, State ZIP | THOMAS, Oklahoma 73669 |
| Report ID | 2024010922 |
| Event Date | January 30, 2024 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level resulting in exposure or contact |
| Source of Injury | Source, secondary source unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Windmills, wind turbines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333922 |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.70000, -98.81000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was conducting annual maintenance on industrial equipment in a wind generation tower when she fell and her left index finger got caught in a pinch point on the equipment, resulting in a fingertip amputation without bone loss.
Incident Summary
On January 30, 2024, a worker at 3S Americas, Inc. in THOMAS, Oklahoma suffered avulsions, enucleations without bone loss to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level resulting in exposure or contact, with source, secondary source unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 103 severe injury reports involving "Fall on same level resulting in exposure or contact" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall on same level resulting in exposure or contact 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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