Cal-Maine Foods Inc
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet - Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. - CHASE, Kansas
| Employer | Cal-Maine Foods Inc |
| Address | 625 Ave K, House L6 |
| City, State ZIP | CHASE, Kansas 67524 |
| Report ID | 2022043542 |
| Event Date | April 25, 2022 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. |
| Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet |
| Source of Injury | Truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, n.e.c |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 112310 |
| Inspection # | 1592088 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.37000, -98.38000 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
An employee was helping troubleshoot a relief valve that controlled a safety rail. The employee was descending a ladder on a feed truck when the relief valve was released. The pneumatic rail amputated the employee's right thumb, which caused the employee to fall 4.5 feet to the concrete floor and suffer broken vertebrae and head lacerations.
Incident Summary
On April 25, 2022, a worker at Cal-Maine Foods Inc in CHASE, Kansas suffered fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, n.e.c identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 3,309 severe injury reports involving "Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2017 | Griffith Trucking | EFFINGHAM, Illinois | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Hosp. |
| Sep 28, 2018 | AAA Cooper Transportation | HARLINGEN, Texas | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Sep 11, 2018 | U.S. Department of Interior | YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyoming | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Oct 9, 2017 | Maxair Mechanical, Inc. | ATLANTA, Georgia | Fractures | Hosp. |
| May 19, 2015 | Nicholson Construction Company | MAIDSVILLE, West Virginia | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Jun 16, 2015 | Walt Disney World | LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Aug 4, 2016 | Walsh Construction Company | EVANSTON, Illinois | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Aug 29, 2017 | Plastics-R-Unique | RITTMAN, Ohio | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Hosp. |
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.
About This OSHA Report
This is a severe injury report filed with OSHA. Employers are required to report all work-related fatalities and severe injuries within 8 to 24 hours. Browse more reports by employer, state, or industry below.