Enerquip LLC
Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) — Amputations involving bone loss — BEGGS, Oklahoma
| Employer | Enerquip LLC |
| Address | 1585 Highway 16 |
| City, State ZIP | BEGGS, Oklahoma 74421 |
| Report ID | 2024087456 |
| Event Date | August 14, 2024 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss |
| Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) |
| Source of Injury | Drums, pulleys, sheaves |
| Secondary Source | Heating and cooking machinery, appliances unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332410 |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.74000, -96.04000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was assembling a 12-foot long 30-inch shell and tube heat exchanger. The pieces are put together horizontally, and the two flanges were being placed on the ends using a 1.5-ton come-along on each side. The flange was too large to fit into the shell, so the shell was heated to expand it. A lug that the come-along was attached to then broke, causing the hook of the come-along to fly off and strike the employee s left index finger while it was resting on a sawhorse. The middle phalanx of the index finger suffered a displaced/open fracture and required surgical amputation.
Incident Summary
On August 14, 2024, a worker at Enerquip LLC in BEGGS, Oklahoma suffered amputations involving bone loss to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged or detached object(s), with drums, pulleys, sheaves 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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