Tyson Foods, Inc.
Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — LEXINGTON, Nebraska
| Employer | Tyson Foods, Inc. |
| Address | 1500 S. Plum Creek Parkway |
| City, State ZIP | LEXINGTON, Nebraska 68850 |
| Report ID | 2024065867 |
| Event Date | June 30, 2024 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified |
| Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) |
| Source of Injury | Vehicle and machine platforms, surfaces |
| Secondary Source | Drums, pulleys, sheaves |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311611 |
| Inspection # | 1760387 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.74752, -99.73997 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was using a come-along to secure an elevated platform to perform a preventative maintenance task on a split saw stand. The come-along winch holding the stand in place failed and the platform came down, crushing the employee's left hand in the hydraulic pulley system between the chain and sprocket. The employee sustained amputations to four fingers.
Incident Summary
On June 30, 2024, a worker at Tyson Foods, Inc. in LEXINGTON, Nebraska suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged or detached object(s), with vehicle and machine platforms, surfaces 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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