JBS Foods, Inc.
Struck by animal unspecified — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — CACTUS, Texas
| Employer | JBS Foods, Inc. |
| Address | 5950 Trails End Rd. |
| City, State ZIP | CACTUS, Texas 79013 |
| Report ID | 20241111019 |
| Event Date | November 27, 2024 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by animal unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Cattle, bovines |
| Secondary Source | Gates |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311611 |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.05000, -102.02000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was reversing cattle when their left middle finger got caught between a cow and a hold-back gate, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On November 27, 2024, a worker at JBS Foods, Inc. in CACTUS, Texas suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck by animal unspecified, with cattle, bovines identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 4 severe injury reports involving "Struck by animal unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by animal 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.
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