Black Hills Trucking
Struck by rolling, sliding, or shifting objects non-running — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — WILLISTON, North Dakota
| Employer | Black Hills Trucking |
| Address | 2 E 3rd Ave, Railhead location by the train depot |
| City, State ZIP | WILLISTON, North Dakota 58801 |
| Report ID | 2024065627 |
| Event Date | June 24, 2024 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by rolling, sliding, or shifting objects non-running |
| Source of Injury | Pipes, tubes metal |
| Secondary Source | Heavy rail vehicles unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 484121 |
| GPS Coordinates | 48.17333, -103.62810 |
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Incident Narrative
The injured employee was helping a forklift operator take out a well pipe from a railroad gondola car. While picking up the pipe, one pipe slid toward the car where the employee was standing and crushed his left ring fingertip, resulting in amputation.
Incident Summary
On June 24, 2024, a worker at Black Hills Trucking in WILLISTON, North Dakota suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck by rolling, sliding, or shifting objects non-running, with pipes, tubes metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 140 severe injury reports involving "Struck by rolling, sliding, or shifting objects non-running" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by rolling, sliding, or shifting objects non-running injuries.
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| Jun 29, 2024 | United Airlines Holdings, Inc. | NEWARK, New Jersey | Fractures | Hosp. |
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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