Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association
Struck by animal, unspecified — Amputations — MONROE, Wisconsin
| Employer | Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association |
| Address | N1365 Hwy 69 |
| City, State ZIP | MONROE, Wisconsin 53566 |
| Report ID | 2021043065 |
| Event Date | April 12, 2021 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by animal, unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Cattle and other bovines |
| Secondary Source | Gates |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424520 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.61000, -89.64000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was sorting steers in an alley. The employee's right ring and little fingers were crushed between the gate and the steer, and the employee's right thumb was lacerated. The ring and little fingers were medically amputated at the first knuckle below the nail.
Incident Summary
On April 12, 2021, a worker at Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association in MONROE, Wisconsin suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by animal, unspecified, with cattle and other bovines identified as the source of injury. The worker was 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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