ProservCrane Group, Inc.
Struck by object tipping over - Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified - SAN ANTONIO, Texas
| Employer | ProservCrane Group, Inc. |
| Address | 3727 Global Way |
| City, State ZIP | SAN ANTONIO, Texas 78235 |
| Report ID | 2024032564 |
| Event Date | March 21, 2024 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object tipping over |
| Source of Injury | Beams and rails metal |
| Secondary Source | Wrenches, ratchets |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333923 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.33671, -98.42529 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was splitting a bundle of 60-pound rail for an overhead bridge crane. After the banding straps were cut, a wedge and pry bar were used to separate the rail that was on its side. The employee then used an adjustable wrench on the foot of the rail to tip the rail over into an upright position so a beam clamp could be attached for lifting rail. The wrench slipped off the foot of the rail and the rail tipped back down pinching the employee's right index finger against dunnage on the ground. The fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On March 21, 2024, a worker at ProservCrane Group, Inc. in SAN ANTONIO, Texas suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck by object tipping over, with beams and rails metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 73 severe injury reports involving "Struck by object tipping over" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by object tipping over 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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