Greenbrier Rail Services
Struck by rolling, sliding, or shifting objects non-running — Amputations involving bone loss — OMAHA, Nebraska
| Employer | Greenbrier Rail Services |
| Address | 4901 South 28th Street |
| City, State ZIP | OMAHA, Nebraska 68107 |
| Report ID | 2024021063 |
| Event Date | February 3, 2024 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss |
| Body Part | Hand(s) and finger(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by rolling, sliding, or shifting objects non-running |
| Source of Injury | Unattached rail car |
| Secondary Source | Heavy rail vehicles unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336510 |
| Inspection # | 1726039 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.21731, -95.95290 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was moving 8 rail tank cars onto the main lead railroad line and was preparing to connect car 8 to the train. The employee entered the space between the train and rail car 8, facing the train, and went to manually open the knuckle on the coupling. His right hand was on the knuckle and his left hand was on the uncoupling lever. The employee's right hand was pinched between the coupling knuckles of rail cars 7 and 8, amputating the right hand at or near the wrist.
Incident Summary
On February 3, 2024, a worker at Greenbrier Rail Services in OMAHA, Nebraska suffered amputations involving bone loss to the hand(s) and finger(s). The incident was classified as struck by rolling, sliding, or shifting objects non-running, with unattached rail car identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, 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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