An El Paso TX Lowe’s Worker Suffers an Amputation Injury
When machinery is used, it is essential that workers are protected from any dangers that could cause a serious injury, such as amputation, or death. In the December 2021 update of a report on serious workplace injuries in the US, the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mentions a serious Texas work injury involving amputation that occurred in El Paso, Texas, at a Lowe’s Market. Lowe’s, Amazon, Walmart, and Home Depot are all big box stores that are not likely participants in the Texas program of workers’ compensation. All Texas employers, however, share the common responsibility of providing safe workplaces for employees.
A Serious El Paso Work Injury Involving an Amputation Occurs at Lowe’s Market
On December 12, 2021, a serious Texas amputation work injury occurred at Lowe’s Market at 1480 George Dieter Blvd in El Paso, TX 79936. The store’s NAICS Code is 445110, which is the Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores industry. OSHA provided a summary of the incident in both the ongoing serious injuries report that is updated monthly and the report prepared after a follow-up inspection of the workplace. The summaries convey the following information:
- An El Paso, Texas, Lowe’s Market employee was using a bandsaw to cut meat shanks on December 12, 2021, when he suffered a serious amputation injury for which he was hospitalized. The tip of the worker’s right thumb was amputated due to his thumb making contact with and being struck by the blade.
In this ongoing series, learn about the inspection conducted by OSHA that followed this Texas work accident and resulted in a citation and penalty issued to Lowe’s Market amounting to $14,502.
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