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Pilgrims Pride

Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Pilgrims Pride in GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA
Employer Pilgrims Pride Report ID 2015086291
Address 929 Industrial Boulevard City, State ZIP GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA 30501
Event Date August 31, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Struck by discharged object or substance Source of Injury Pressurized water-blast
Industry (NAICS) 311615 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 34.28000, -83.82000

Incident Narrative

An employee was observing empty shackles on the line to see if any required replacement. A high-pressure water hose was accidentally discharged into the throat of the injured employee by a coworker who was removing the hose from the wall hook. The injured employee suffered a laryngeal laceration and air in the neck.

Incident Summary

On August 31, 2015, a worker at Pilgrims Pride in GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with pressurized water-blast identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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