El Coyote Ranch Airport-2TA8
Struck by animal unspecified — Amputations involving bone loss — ENCINO, Texas
| Employer | El Coyote Ranch Airport-2TA8 |
| Address | 7287 South Highway 281 |
| City, State ZIP | ENCINO, Texas 78353 |
| Report ID | 20241211158 |
| Event Date | December 3, 2024 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss |
| Body Part | Thumb(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by animal unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Mammals n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Fences |
| Industry (NAICS) | 813312 |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.93000, -98.13000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was assisting with the routine care of a rhino when their right thumb became caught between a pipe fence and the rhino. The thumb was amputated to the first joint.
Incident Summary
On December 3, 2024, a worker at El Coyote Ranch Airport-2TA8 in ENCINO, Texas suffered amputations involving bone loss to the thumb(s). The incident was classified as struck by animal unspecified, with mammals n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 4 severe injury reports involving "Struck by animal unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by animal unspecified injuries.
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| Nov 27, 2024 | JBS Foods, Inc. | CACTUS, Texas | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Amp. |
| May 15, 2024 | U.S. POSTAL SERVICE | LINCOLN PARK, Michigan | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Hosp. |
| Oct 3, 2024 | U.S. Department of the Interior | VALE, South Dakota | Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified | 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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