SIDNEY, MONTANA—
Sidney Sugars, Inc.
Fall while sitting · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Sidney Sugars, Inc., 35140 County Road 125, SIDNEY, MONTANA 59270 on — Fractures, affecting the hip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was sitting in an office chair. The chair collapsed, and the employee fell to the floor, resulting in a broken left hip. The employee was hospitalized, and surgery was required to repair the injury.
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SIDNEY, MONTANA—
Sidney Sugars, Inc.
An employee was working on a mud press when the filter leaf cloth seal leaked hot slurry. The mixture contacted the employee, causing second-degree burns to the lower back, abdomen, and buttocks.
SIDNEY, MONTANA—
Sidney Sugars, Inc.
At about 8:45 a.m. on October 8, 2022, an employee was clearing out a coal spreader when it crushed the employee's right index, middle, and ring fingers (without breaking bones).
SIDNEY, MONTANA—
Sidney Sugars, Inc.
An employee was helping install a pump when it caught his left hand. The hand was amputated above the wrist.
SIDNEY, MONTANA—
Sidney Sugars, Inc.
An employee was removing lag bolts from a man cover, waiting for the slurry tank to drain. When all but two bolts were removed, the access door opened up spilling liquid lime onto the employee. The employee sustained burns to both feet.
SIDNEY, MONTANA—
SIDNEY SUGARS, INC
An employee was cleaning the boiler house when he noticed a spider bite on his left elbow.
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