FPL FOOD LLC
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Cuts, lacerations — AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | FPL FOOD LLC | Report ID | 2015129126 |
| Address | 1301 NEW SAVANNAH ROAD | City, State ZIP | AUGUSTA, GEORGIA 30906 |
| 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 | 33.45000, -81.97000 | ||
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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