ZWANENBERG FOOD GROUP (USA) INC.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified - Amputations - CINCINNATI, Ohio
| Employer | ZWANENBERG FOOD GROUP (USA) INC. |
| Address | 3640 Muddy Creek Rd |
| City, State ZIP | CINCINNATI, Ohio 45238 |
| Report ID | 2022108958 |
| Event Date | October 12, 2022 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Mixers, blenders, whippers-food and beverage |
| Secondary Source | Mixers, blenders, whippers-food and beverage |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311612 |
| Inspection # | 1627537 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.13587, -84.62051 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was straddling a blender to clean it using a scrubber. The employee lost balance, fell into the blender and was caught by the augers. The injured employee suffered fractures to the skull, arms, and legs, lacerations to the head, neck, and body, and a dislocated shoulder. The right leg was surgically amputated.
Incident Summary
On October 12, 2022, a worker at ZWANENBERG FOOD GROUP (USA) INC. in CINCINNATI, Ohio suffered amputations to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with mixers, blenders, whippers-food and beverage identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 5,921 severe injury reports involving "Other fall to lower level, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Other fall to lower level, unspecified 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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