Williams Brother Construction Company, Inc.
Contact incidents unspecified - Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified - KATY, Texas
| Employer | Williams Brother Construction Company, Inc. |
| Address | Heavy Highway Construction Project |
| City, State ZIP | KATY, Texas 77494 |
| Report ID | 2024076608 |
| Event Date | July 20, 2024 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified |
| Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Contact incidents unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Vehicle trailers, trailing units |
| Secondary Source | Trucks unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236115 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.74000, -95.82000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was hooking up a utility trailer to a flatbed truck when their fingers became caught in the trailer hitch. The employee sustained amputations.
Incident Summary
On July 20, 2024, a worker at Williams Brother Construction Company, Inc. in KATY, Texas suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as contact incidents unspecified, with vehicle trailers, trailing units identified as the source of injury. The worker was 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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