Red River Commodities
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet - Amputations - FARGO, North Dakota
| Employer | Red River Commodities |
| Address | 340 40th Street NW |
| City, State ZIP | FARGO, North Dakota 58102 |
| Report ID | 2020087931 |
| Event Date | August 20, 2020 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Leg(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet |
| Source of Injury | Food products, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Agricultural and garden machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311119 |
| Inspection # | 1489855 |
| GPS Coordinates | 46.88000, -96.84000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was sweeping sunflower seeds into the floor auger portals in a flat-bottom grain storage bin. He slipped down a pile of seeds (about 5-6 feet tall) and his leg was caught by an auger. His leg was amputated.
OSHA Penalties, $420 Total
OSHA issued 2 violations with penalties totaling $420 for this inspection.
| Citation | Type | Date | Penalty | Abatement Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | Serious | Jul 3, 1985 | $280 | Aug 5, 1985 |
| 01001 | Serious | Jul 11, 1985 | $140 | Aug 5, 1985 |
Incident Summary
On August 20, 2020, a worker at Red River Commodities in FARGO, North Dakota suffered amputations to the leg(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with food products, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 1,714 severe injury reports involving "Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 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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