Planter's Grain Cooperative of Odem, Texas
Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified - Amputations - TAFT, Texas
| Employer | Planter's Grain Cooperative of Odem, Texas |
| Address | 702 1/2 Hwy 181 |
| City, State ZIP | TAFT, Texas 78390 |
| Report ID | 2020010734 |
| Event Date | January 23, 2020 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Agricultural and garden machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493130 |
| Inspection # | 1458123 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.99000, -97.43000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was cleaning the bottom of a grain bin when he stepped on the door of the auger and it became displaced. He then fell into the auger, resulting in a severe laceration and amputation of the lower left leg.
Incident Summary
On January 23, 2020, a worker at Planter's Grain Cooperative of Odem, Texas in TAFT, Texas suffered amputations to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified, with agricultural and garden machinery, n.e.c. 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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