Sidney Sugars, Inc.: OSHA inspections and violations

Nov 16, 2022, Sidney: Hospitalization · second degree heat (thermal) burns · multiple trunk locations

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.

Oct 8, 2022, Sidney: Hospitalization · crushing injuries · finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified

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).

Jul 14, 2022, Sidney: Amputation · amputations · hand(s), n.e.c.

An employee was helping install a pump when it caught his left hand. The hand was amputated above the wrist.

Jan 29, 2022, Sidney: Hospitalization · fractures · hip(s)

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.

Jan 27, 2021, Sidney: Hospitalization · chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified · foot (feet), unspecified

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.

Sep 20, 2020, Sidney: Hospitalization · puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds · elbow(s)

An employee was cleaning the boiler house when he noticed a spider bite on his left elbow.