SMITHFIELD HOG PRODUCTION MISSOURI
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Dislocation of joints — NEWTOWN, MISSOURI
| Employer | SMITHFIELD HOG PRODUCTION MISSOURI | Report ID | 2016065719 |
| Address | BADGER 6, 29310 FORBES STREET | City, State ZIP | NEWTOWN, MISSOURI 64667 |
| Event Date | June 26, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Dislocation of joints | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 112210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.01000, -93.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pulling a carcass cart into the hallway when the cart tipped as it turned and landed on the employee's leg, dislocating her knee.
Incident Summary
On June 26, 2016, a worker at SMITHFIELD HOG PRODUCTION MISSOURI in NEWTOWN, MISSOURI suffered dislocation of joints to the knee(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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