SWIFT BEEF COMPANY
Hitting, kicking, beating by other person n.e.c. — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — GREELEY, Colorado
| Employer | SWIFT BEEF COMPANY |
| Address | 800 N. 8TH AVENUE |
| City, State ZIP | GREELEY, Colorado 80631 |
| Report ID | 2024098134 |
| Event Date | September 3, 2024 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Hitting, kicking, beating by other person n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Co-worker or work associate of injured or ill worker unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311611 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.44390, -104.69123 |
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Incident Narrative
The injured employee was coming back from break when they got into a physical altercation with a co-worker. The injured employee sustained a bite to their finger, resulting in amputation of their fingertip.
Incident Summary
On September 3, 2024, a worker at SWIFT BEEF COMPANY in GREELEY, Colorado suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as hitting, kicking, beating by other person n.e.c., with co-worker or work associate of injured or ill worker unspecified 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.
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