Blackeagle Energy Services
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Amputations involving bone loss — BERTHOUD, Colorado
| Employer | Blackeagle Energy Services |
| Address | 230 Commerce Dr |
| City, State ZIP | BERTHOUD, Colorado 80513 |
| Report ID | 2025077110 |
| Event Date | July 22, 2025 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss |
| Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Pipe fittings, collars |
| Secondary Source | Shelves, shelving, racks |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237120 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.33000, -104.98000 |
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Incident Narrative
At about 4:20 a.m. on July 22, 2025, an employee of Blackeagle Energy Services was removing masking tape from a 24-inch, 450-pound flange on a pipe rack. Dunnage supporting the flange failed and it fell, crushing the employee's left hand against the rack. The employee suffered a partially severed middle finger, crushed bones, and lacerations/tendon damage to the ring finger. The employee was hospitalized, and the middle finger was medically amputated at the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On July 22, 2025, a worker at Blackeagle Energy Services in BERTHOUD, Colorado suffered amputations involving bone loss to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with pipe fittings, collars 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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