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Amputations

1 amputation · 2018010676 · 1/21/2018 · Tyson Foods, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c.
Source
Battery-vehicle
Secondary source
Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered

Employer

Name
Tyson Foods, Inc.
Location
601 Tyson Dr, GREEN FOREST, ARKANSAS, 72638
NAICS
311615
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was watering a lift battery (approximately 350 lbs.). The battery did not have the retainer in place at the time. As he was pulling on the lid of the battery, it rolled out of the compartment and fell over. He tried to catch it and it fell on his right hand, smashing fingers two - five. Sulfuric acid also leaked from the battery onto his hand. His right long finger had to be amputated at the second knuckle.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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