Dakota Layers, LLP
Fall on same level resulting in exposure or contact — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — FLANDREAU, South Dakota
| Employer | Dakota Layers, LLP |
| Address | 22252 South Dakota Highway 13 |
| City, State ZIP | FLANDREAU, South Dakota 57028 |
| Report ID | 2024054186 |
| Event Date | May 13, 2024 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level resulting in exposure or contact |
| Source of Injury | Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Conveyors belt, slot, chain |
| Industry (NAICS) | 112310 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.14000, -96.58000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was shoveling manure into an incline conveyor when they slipped and fell. Their left index finger contacted the belt and chain on the bottom conveyor, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On May 13, 2024, a worker at Dakota Layers, LLP in FLANDREAU, South Dakota suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level resulting in exposure or contact, with ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 103 severe injury reports involving "Fall on same level resulting in exposure or contact" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall on same level resulting in exposure or contact injuries.
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| Apr 21, 2024 | Sunrise of Baton Rouge | BATON ROUGE, Louisiana | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Hosp. |
| Jul 16, 2024 | WestRock | COTTONTON, Alabama | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Hosp. |
| Jun 11, 2024 | Mt Lebanon Rehabilitation and Wellness Center | MOUNT LEBANON, Pennsylvania | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Hosp. |
| Apr 26, 2024 | Smithfield Foods | CRETE, Nebraska | Amputations involving bone loss | Hosp., Amp. |
| Jun 19, 2025 | DSV Air & Sea Inc | CARTERET, New Jersey | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Amp. |
| Jul 15, 2024 | J&M Dozer Services, Inc. | MILTON, Florida | Fractures and surface, flesh wounds | Hosp. |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Blue Bell Creameries | BRENHAM, Texas | Amputations involving bone loss | Amp. |
| May 31, 2024 | R.P. Lumber | EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois | Fractures | Hosp. |
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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