Safety Incidents OSHA Severe Injury Reports · 2015–2025
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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221472848

LONE STAR BEEF PROCESSORS, L.P.

Event
Gun, Gunfire, Gunshot, Suicide, Workplace Violence
NAICS
311611
Inspection type
Federal Agency
Activity number
#345872527
Employer profile
LONE STAR BEEF PROCESSORS, L.P.
Summary number
221472848
Report ID
0625400

Event description

One employee is killed, one is injured in workplace violence

Investigation abstract

At 8:30 a.m. on April 1, 2022, Employee #1 walked up to Employee #2 to have a discussion about their relationship that had recently ended. After Employee #2 failed to agree to reconcile, Employee #1 drew a firearm in an attempt to take Employee #2's life. Employee #1 attempted to harm Employee #2 by use of a firearm. A coworker began a physical struggle for the weapon with Employee #1, after witnessing the incident. During the struggle, Employee #1 was able to turn the weapon toward himself and fire, taking his own life. Employee #2 also suffered a gunshot wound and was hospitalized for treatment.

Victims (2)

  1. #1 Hospitalized Age 49 F

    Event type
    1
  2. #2 Fatality Age 58 M

    Event type
    14

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