LIBERAL, KANSAS—
National Beef
Trampled by or stepped on by animal · Cuts and abrasions or bruises
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at National Beef, 1501 E. 8th St., LIBERAL, KANSAS 67901 on — Cuts and abrasions or bruises, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was transferring cattle to a corral when a cow charged and trampled him. He suffered lacerations to the back of his skull and his bottom lip, as well as contusions on the right shoulder, right leg, left knee, and left leg.
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An employee was conducting maintenance and checking alignment on a conveyor belt in the fabrication area of the plant. The employee's sleeve was pulled into the conveyor belt, resulting in an amputation that required hospitalization and surgery.
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An employee was cleaning in the pack off area of the facility using a high pressure hot water hose. The employee was walking with the hose when the hose got caught on the conveyor frame in the area and the employee lost their grip on the hose. The hose fell to the ground and the employee was sprayed with hot water. Hot water got inside their boot and the employee sustained first and second degree burns to their left foot.
DODGE CITY, KANSAS—
National Beef
An employee was pushing cattle in the pens when a steer jumped the 10-foot gate and struck the employee causing multiple facial fractures and a laceration across the nose. The employee was hospitalized.
DODGE CITY, KANSAS—
NATIONAL BEEF
While attempting to realign a crate, an employee slipped and fell to the same level. The employee was hospitalized with a fractured leg.
DODGE CITY, KANSAS—
National Beef
An employee was using a production band saw to cut beef. The saw amputated the tip of his finger.
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