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McKee Foods Corporation

Fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c. — Amputations — GENTRY, Arkansas

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at McKee Foods Corporation in GENTRY, Arkansas
Employer McKee Foods Corporation
Address 555 McKee Drive
City, State ZIP GENTRY, Arkansas 72734
Report ID 2020054848
Event Date May 26, 2020
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c.
Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Conveyors-belt
Industry (NAICS) 311812
GPS Coordinates 36.27427, -94.47920

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Incident Narrative

An employee was about to spray lubricant onto the chain and sprockets of a conveyor belt. He fell forward and his right index finger was caught in the moving chain and sprockets. The finger was amputated at the first knuckle.

Incident Summary

On May 26, 2020, a worker at McKee Foods Corporation in GENTRY, Arkansas suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c., with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

OSHA has recorded 204 severe injury reports involving "Fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c. 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.

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.

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