TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC.

Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified - Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury - HOLCOMB, Kansas

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC. in HOLCOMB, Kansas
Employer TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC.
Address 3105 N. IBP ROAD
City, State ZIP HOLCOMB, Kansas 67851
Report ID 2015010872
Event Date January 27, 2015
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
Body Part Ankle(s)
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified
Source of Injury Meat, poultry, seafood
Industry (NAICS) 311611
GPS Coordinates 38.00008, -100.99548

Location Map

Incident Narrative

The rail that kept beef intact was broken, causing a side of beef to fall on the floor. A worker went to help move the side of beef, which struck his ankle and injured him.

Incident Summary

On January 27, 2015, a worker at TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC. in HOLCOMB, Kansas suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with meat, poultry, seafood identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

OSHA has recorded 1,482 severe injury reports involving "Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified injuries.

See all reports for TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC..

Similar Incidents

Other severe injury reports involving Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified events:

Date Employer Location Nature Outcome
Nov 16, 2016 COFFEE COUNTY GIN CO., INC. DOUGLAS, Georgia Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury Hosp.
Mar 19, 2015 Tyson Foods, Inc. SAINT JOSEPH, Missouri Fractures Hosp.
Dec 8, 2022 Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida Bruises, contusions Hosp.
Apr 25, 2015 Akal Security, Inc. WASHINGTON, District Of Columbia Amputations Amp.
Mar 26, 2021 Champion Strapping Products, Inc. COLUMBUS, Ohio Crushing injuries Hosp.
Nov 11, 2019 PRODUCTION CASTINGS, INC. FENTON, Missouri Amputations Hosp.
Jan 22, 2015 C.D. Smith Construction, Inc. LA CROSSE, Wisconsin Fractures Hosp.
Oct 19, 2018 Brandenburg Industrial Service Company, Inc. STEVENSON, Alabama Avulsions, enucleations Hosp.

Frequently Asked Questions

Workers injured on the job have the right to medical treatment covered by workers' compensation, wage replacement benefits during recovery, and protection against retaliation for reporting the injury. You have the right to file a complaint with OSHA if you believe your workplace is unsafe, and OSHA cannot reveal your identity to your employer without your consent. You also have the right to see your OSHA 300 injury log. If your employer denies a workers' comp claim, you can appeal through your state's workers' compensation board. An occupational health attorney can advise on complex cases involving denied claims or third-party liability.

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.

You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately, they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.

About This OSHA Report

This is a severe injury report filed with OSHA. Employers are required to report all work-related fatalities and severe injuries within 8 to 24 hours. Browse more reports by employer, state, or industry below.

Browse All Injury Reports