Tyson Farms, Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet - Amputations - GROVEOAK, Alabama
| Employer | Tyson Farms, Inc. |
| Address | 257 County Road 19 |
| City, State ZIP | GROVEOAK, Alabama 35975 |
| Report ID | 2016098292 |
| Event Date | September 1, 2016 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet |
| Source of Injury | Bus |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311615 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.44000, -86.04000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was exiting the bus when he fell backwards striking his hand on and breaking the fan guard. The fan blade cut his finger resulting in a partial amputation of the right pinky finger distal phalanx.
Incident Summary
On September 1, 2016, a worker at Tyson Farms, Inc. in GROVEOAK, Alabama suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with bus identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 3,309 severe injury reports involving "Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet injuries.
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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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