Tyson Foods, Inc.
Struck by shifting load during transport, nonroadway - Amputations - BROKEN BOW, Oklahoma
| Employer | Tyson Foods, Inc. |
| Address | 5322 South Park Drive |
| City, State ZIP | BROKEN BOW, Oklahoma 74728 |
| Report ID | 2020021446 |
| Event Date | February 13, 2020 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by shifting load during transport, nonroadway |
| Source of Injury | Pallet jack-powered |
| Secondary Source | Skids, pallets |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311615 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.02430, -94.73958 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a riding pallet jack, staging a load of pallets. As he was backing the pallets into the staging area, the top pallet came in contact with a concrete pillar. It shifted forward and struck the employee's right hand as it rested on the throttle control of the pallet jack. The employee suffered a compound fracture and laceration to the little finger, resulting in a medical amputation to the finger.
Incident Summary
On February 13, 2020, a worker at Tyson Foods, Inc. in BROKEN BOW, Oklahoma suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by shifting load during transport, nonroadway, with pallet jack-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 42 severe injury reports involving "Struck by shifting load during transport, nonroadway" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by shifting load during transport, nonroadway 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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