Cal-Maine Foods Inc

Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet - Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. - CHASE, Kansas

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at Cal-Maine Foods Inc in 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

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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

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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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