TEXHOMA, OKLAHOMA—
Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, LLC
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, LLC, Hwy 171, TEXHOMA, OKLAHOMA 73949 on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the lower leg(s).
Final narrative
An employee was using a knife to cut through the hide of a dead cow for an autopsy when the knife slipped and struck/lacerated the employee's left lower calf muscle. The employee was hospitalized.
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ULYSSES, KANSAS—
Five Rivers Cattle Feeding LLC
An employee was removing an irrigation motor for repairs using a telehandler lift when the forks fell off, landing on the employee's foot and causing him to fall on his left side. The employee sustained fractures to his left foot and its five toes, and his left arm.
DALHART, TEXAS—
Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, LLC
An employee was working on the top floor of the mill attempting to unplug a cyclone, when he lost balance and fell into the open hatch of the auger. The auger rotated and amputated the employee's lower left leg. At the hospital, the employee's leg above the knee was surgically amputated.
ULYSSES, KANSAS—
Five Rivers Cattle Feeding LLC
An employee was repairing a downspout. The employee's right middle finger was crushed in the downspout hole and amputated.
DALHART, TEXAS—
Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, LLC
An employee was walking through the yard toward the shop when he was struck from behind by a feed truck. The employee was hospitalized with seven broken ribs.
YUMA, COLORADO—
Five Rivers Cattle Feeding LLC
An employee was riding a horse while herding cattle when the horse tripped. The employee fell forward into the saddle and then onto the ground, fracturing multiple ribs.
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