Churchill Farm Partners
Fall to lower level resulting in exposure or contact unspecified — Amputations involving bone loss — MOMENCE, Illinois
| Employer | Churchill Farm Partners |
| Address | 4632 N 18000E Road |
| City, State ZIP | MOMENCE, Illinois 60954 |
| Report ID | 2024043755 |
| Event Date | April 30, 2024 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss |
| Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level resulting in exposure or contact unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Silos |
| Secondary Source | Conveyors screw, auger |
| Industry (NAICS) | 111199 |
| Inspection # | 1745648 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.19000, -87.52000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was loading a semi-trailer with corn. When climbing out of the silo, he slipped and fell onto the auger on the outside of the silo. His feet became entangled in the auger and were severed from the ankle down. A surgical amputation of both legs from the knees down was required.
Incident Summary
On April 30, 2024, a worker at Churchill Farm Partners in MOMENCE, Illinois suffered amputations involving bone loss to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall to lower level resulting in exposure or contact unspecified, with silos identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 19 severe injury reports involving "Fall to lower level resulting in exposure or contact unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall to lower level resulting in exposure or contact 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.
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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