Deanco, Inc.

Struck by falling part of vehicle or machine, still attached — Amputations involving bone loss — SPRING, Texas

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Deanco, Inc. in SPRING, Texas
Employer Deanco, Inc.
Address 4800 Riley Fuzzel Rd (TBD) Behind Grand Oaks High School
City, State ZIP SPRING, Texas 77386
Report ID 2024087483
Event Date August 14, 2024
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations involving bone loss
Body Part Toes(s), toenail(s)
Event Type Struck by falling part of vehicle or machine, still attached
Source of Injury Gates, hatches vehicle and machine cargo
Secondary Source Dump trucks
Industry (NAICS) 237110
GPS Coordinates 30.12000, -95.36000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was driving the water truck and spraying water when a third-party dump truck driver flagged him down asking for help. The dump truck driver's tailgate was in a bind with the screen that covers the truck bed. When the employee got up on the truck to help, the tailgate released and slammed down on his foot. The tailgate crushed his big toe and the toe next to it. The big toe was medically amputated.

Incident Summary

On August 14, 2024, a worker at Deanco, Inc. in SPRING, Texas suffered amputations involving bone loss to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling part of vehicle or machine, still attached, with gates, hatches vehicle and machine cargo identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

OSHA has recorded 63 severe injury reports involving "Struck by falling part of vehicle or machine, still attached" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by falling part of vehicle or machine, still attached 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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