Cattle Empire LLC
Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c. — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — SATANTA, Kansas
| Employer | Cattle Empire LLC |
| Address | 2425 Road DD |
| City, State ZIP | SATANTA, Kansas 67870 |
| Report ID | 2024021129 |
| Event Date | February 6, 2024 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Augers except conveyor |
| Secondary Source | Source, secondary source unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 112112 |
| Inspection # | 1728135 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.39000, -101.03000 |
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Incident Narrative
Two employees were unloading an auger from a delivery truck. The injured employee was supporting the auger while the other employee used equipment to grab it. The auger suddenly twisted, and its sharp tip struck the first employee's left ring finger. The fingertip was amputated and the middle of the finger was broken. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On February 6, 2024, a worker at Cattle Empire LLC in SATANTA, Kansas suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c., with augers except conveyor 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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