Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — DE QUEEN, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation | Report ID | 2016064847 |
| Address | 401 South 3rd St. | City, State ZIP | DE QUEEN, ARKANSAS 71832 |
| Event Date | June 1, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Saw blades-unattached |
| Secondary Source | Butchering machinery | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311615 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.03000, -94.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On or about June 1, 2016, at approximately 6:00 a.m., an employee was standing by the food-made machine when a saw blade came off the machine and lacerated both of her legs. She was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On June 1, 2016, a worker at Pilgrim's Pride Corporation in DE QUEEN, ARKANSAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with saw blades-unattached identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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