3W Crane and Services
Fall on same level resulting in exposure or contact — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — ANDREWS, Texas
| Employer | 3W Crane and Services |
| Address | Jenkins SWD 32.303446, -102.464982, 1998 SE 3001 |
| City, State ZIP | ANDREWS, Texas 79714 |
| Report ID | 2024021636 |
| Event Date | February 21, 2024 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified |
| Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall on same level resulting in exposure or contact |
| Source of Injury | Cranes unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Drums, pulleys, sheaves |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238990 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.32000, -102.47000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was hooking up chains to blocks on the crane arm. The employee slipped and tried to catch themself when their right hand was caught in the crane wires that then began to spin around the pulley. The employee sustained amputation of the right middle finger and lacerations to the ring and little fingers.
Incident Summary
On February 21, 2024, a worker at 3W Crane and Services in ANDREWS, Texas suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall on same level resulting in exposure or contact, with cranes 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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