TYSON FOODS, INC.
Struck by discharged object or substance - Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries - BROKEN BOW, Oklahoma
| Employer | TYSON FOODS, INC. |
| Address | 5322 South Park Drive |
| City, State ZIP | BROKEN BOW, Oklahoma 74728 |
| Report ID | 2024099049 |
| Event Date | September 27, 2024 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries |
| Body Part | Multiple trunk locations |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance |
| Source of Injury | Container caps, lids, covers |
| Secondary Source | Tanker trucks |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311615 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.02430, -94.73958 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
An employee was pulling a drain cap from a truck to drain a load of blood. When he pulled the cap, he was struck in the chest by the cap and was knocked down. The employee sustained multiple left side rib fractures (3-5 and 9-12), a pneumothorax with subcutaneous emphysema, L2-3 transverse process fractures, and abrasions to left chest wall and left elbow.
Incident Summary
On September 27, 2024, a worker at TYSON FOODS, INC. in BROKEN BOW, Oklahoma suffered multiple severe wounds and internal injuries to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with container caps, lids, covers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 999 severe injury reports involving "Struck by discharged object or substance" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by discharged object or substance injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Struck by discharged object or substance events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2018 | Pearl City Elevator | BAILEYVILLE, Illinois | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Nov 21, 2019 | Snyder Industries Inc. | TONAWANDA, New York | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Hosp. |
| Aug 19, 2022 | Ahern Painting Contractors | BRONX, New York | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Hosp. |
| May 9, 2023 | Custom Insulation Company, Inc. | SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Hosp. |
| Feb 15, 2023 | Electric Services, Inc. | CLERMONT, Florida | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Hosp. |
| Sep 20, 2018 | Plant Maintenance Services | SIBLEY, Missouri | Cuts, lacerations | Hosp. |
| Apr 9, 2021 | US Ecology Sulligent, Inc | SULLIGENT, Alabama | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Oct 24, 2023 | Airgas Specialty Products Inc | PALMERTON, Pennsylvania | Cuts, lacerations | Hosp. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Workers injured on the job have the right to medical treatment covered by workers' compensation, wage replacement benefits during recovery, and protection against retaliation for reporting the injury. You have the right to file a complaint with OSHA if you believe your workplace is unsafe, and OSHA cannot reveal your identity to your employer without your consent. You also have the right to see your OSHA 300 injury log. If your employer denies a workers' comp claim, you can appeal through your state's workers' compensation board. An occupational health attorney can advise on complex cases involving denied claims or third-party liability.
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.
About This OSHA Report
This is a severe injury report filed with OSHA. Employers are required to report all work-related fatalities and severe injuries within 8 to 24 hours. Browse more reports by employer, state, or industry below.