SMITHFIELD HOG PRODUCTION MISSOURI

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Dislocation of joints — NEWTOWN, MISSOURI

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at SMITHFIELD HOG PRODUCTION MISSOURI in 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.

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