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Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.

Struck by object or equipment rolling freely — Amputations — HARWOOD, Texas

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. in HARWOOD, Texas
Employer Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.
Address 1974 County Road 283 West
City, State ZIP HARWOOD, Texas 78632
Report ID 2022076675
Event Date July 29, 2022
Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Struck by object or equipment rolling freely
Source of Injury Racks-garment and other
Secondary Source Racks-garment and other
Industry (NAICS) 112310
GPS Coordinates 29.65000, -97.42000

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Incident Narrative

Three employees were loading bird racks onto a trailer. A rack slipped and rolled into another rack; one employee's right ring finger was caught between the two racks' handles. The fingernail was removed and the tip was partially amputated.

Incident Summary

On July 29, 2022, a worker at Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. in HARWOOD, Texas suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment rolling freely, with racks-garment and other identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.

Context

OSHA has recorded 196 severe injury reports involving "Struck by object or equipment rolling freely" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by object or equipment rolling freely 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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