FPL FOOD LLC

Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment - Cuts, lacerations - AUGUSTA, Georgia

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at FPL FOOD LLC in AUGUSTA, Georgia
Employer FPL FOOD LLC
Address 1301 NEW SAVANNAH ROAD
City, State ZIP AUGUSTA, Georgia 30906
Report ID 2015129126
Event Date December 3, 2015
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations
Body Part Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
Source of Injury Butchering machinery
Industry (NAICS) 311611
Inspection # 1112073
GPS Coordinates 33.45077, -81.97577

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Incident Narrative

On December 03, 2015, at approximately 3:00 p.m., an employee was using the brisket saw when the circular blade of the brisket saw lacerated his abdomen. The laceration required stitches and overnight hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On December 3, 2015, a worker at FPL FOOD LLC in AUGUSTA, Georgia suffered cuts, lacerations to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with butchering machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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