Seaboard Foods, LLC

Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached - Amputations - PERRYTON, Texas

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at Seaboard Foods, LLC in PERRYTON, Texas
Employer Seaboard Foods, LLC
Address 13180 FM 376
City, State ZIP PERRYTON, Texas 79070
Report ID 2023054565
Event Date May 22, 2023
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached
Source of Injury Industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, n.e.c
Industry (NAICS) 311611
GPS Coordinates 36.21000, -100.96000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was repairing the drive motor of a carcass-carrying cart. The employee raised the hinged slide and secured it with the chain attached to the slide. He then raised the cart off the ground by using the winch on the cart so that he could place wooden blocks underneath it. When the employee lowered the cart onto the blocks, the chain holding the slide in the upward position loosened, causing the slide to fall. The employee's left index finger was caught between the slide and metal plate, resulting in the amputation of his fingertip.

Incident Summary

On May 22, 2023, a worker at Seaboard Foods, LLC in PERRYTON, Texas suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached, with industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, n.e.c 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.

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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