Sysco Foods of Kansas City Inc.
Exposure to environmental cold indoor — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — OLATHE, Kansas
| Employer | Sysco Foods of Kansas City Inc. |
| Address | 1915 E Kansas City Road |
| City, State ZIP | OLATHE, Kansas 66061 |
| Report ID | 20241211264 |
| Event Date | December 5, 2024 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Exposure to environmental cold indoor |
| Source of Injury | Refrigerators, freezers, ice makers |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 722310 |
| Inspection # | 1794116 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.90292, -94.78528 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was working in extreme cold as a selector in a freezer. The employee was hospitalized and sustained a left index fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On December 5, 2024, a worker at Sysco Foods of Kansas City Inc. in OLATHE, Kansas suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as exposure to environmental cold indoor, with refrigerators, freezers, ice makers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 2 severe injury reports involving "Exposure to environmental cold indoor" incidents in our database. Browse all Exposure to environmental cold indoor 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.
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