Sun Ag, Inc.
Indirect exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Amputations — DEER CREEK, Illinois
| Employer | Sun Ag, Inc. |
| Address | Intersection of Lakeland Road and Dee-Mac Road |
| City, State ZIP | DEER CREEK, Illinois 61733 |
| Report ID | 2019054955 |
| Event Date | May 15, 2019 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Indirect exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts |
| Source of Injury | Spraying and dusting machinery-agricultural |
| Secondary Source | Power lines, transformers, convertors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424910 |
| Inspection # | 1403243 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.64000, -89.34000 |
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Incident Narrative
The injured employee transported chemicals to a field location. A second employee was operating an applicator and drove up to receive the chemicals. The injured employee hooked up the hoses to the applicator. The applicator dropped the spraying arms down and they contacted a power line. The injured employee was shocked and hospitalized for burns to a hand and foot and amputation of the lower left arm.
Incident Summary
On May 15, 2019, a worker at Sun Ag, Inc. in DEER CREEK, Illinois suffered amputations to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as indirect exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts, with spraying and dusting machinery-agricultural identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 184 severe injury reports involving "Indirect exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts" incidents in our database. Browse all Indirect exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts 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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