Duit Construction CO, INC.
Struck by door, gate, window — Amputations involving bone loss — OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma
| Employer | Duit Construction CO, INC. |
| Address | 35.42125513461923, -97.3913924746343, Tinker AFB Duit Construction Plant Site |
| City, State ZIP | OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma 73145 |
| Report ID | 2024043017 |
| Event Date | April 5, 2024 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by door, gate, window |
| Source of Injury | Dump trucks |
| Secondary Source | Gates, hatches vehicle and machine cargo |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.43000, -97.39000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was cleaning the bed of a dump truck and had the bed lifted and the tailgate propped open on a block of wood. When finished, they manually closed the tailgate and when the wood block was removed the tailgate fell on their left hand, resulting in surgical amputation of the index fingertip to the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On April 5, 2024, a worker at Duit Construction CO, INC. in OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma suffered amputations involving bone loss to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck by door, gate, window, with dump trucks identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 165 severe injury reports involving "Struck by door, gate, window" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by door, gate, window 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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