Hanwha Momentum USA
Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c. - Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified - AUSTIN, Texas
| Employer | Hanwha Momentum USA |
| Address | 1 Tesla Road |
| City, State ZIP | AUSTIN, Texas 78725 |
| Report ID | 2025032866 |
| Event Date | March 26, 2025 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Beams and rails metal |
| Secondary Source | Cranes unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238290 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.22193, -97.61877 |
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Incident Narrative
Employees were loading an I-beam using a crane and a scissor lift. The crane lifted the I-beam to where the employees were working in the scissor lift. One employee exited the lift basket to guide the I-beam into position. The employee went to use a strap to position the I-beam on the chamber by pulling the I-beam toward him and getting it into position. The injured employee was in the lift with his hand on the I-beam, and when the I-beam moved, his hand was caught between the I-beam and the scissor lift. The employee sustained an amputation of their left ring fingertip.
Incident Summary
On March 26, 2025, a worker at Hanwha Momentum USA in AUSTIN, Texas suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c., with beams and rails metal 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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