J Specialty Welding LLC
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Amputations involving bone loss — FORT WORTH, Texas
| Employer | J Specialty Welding LLC |
| Address | 2710 N Nichols St |
| City, State ZIP | FORT WORTH, Texas 76106 |
| Report ID | 2025054722 |
| Event Date | May 20, 2025 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Parts and materials unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Pressurized containers unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.79426, -97.34053 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was welding and grinding on a pressure vessel. He was manually removing the skirt from the vessel. When the last tack was broken off, the weight of the falling skirt caught his gloved right hand between the vessel and the skirt, resulting in a severe laceration to the middle finger. The finger was amputated at the distal knuckle.
Incident Summary
On May 20, 2025, a worker at J Specialty Welding LLC in FORT WORTH, Texas suffered amputations involving bone loss to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with parts and materials unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, 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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