Pilgrims Pride
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS
| Employer | Pilgrims Pride | Report ID | 2016065794 |
| Address | 928 MLK Jr. Blvd | City, State ZIP | NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS 75964 |
| Event Date | June 28, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311615 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.59000, -94.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On June 28, 2016, at approximately 8:45 PM, an employee was operating a machine when his arm contacted the shackle wheel guide bar on the equipment, puncturing his right forearm.
Incident Summary
On June 28, 2016, a worker at Pilgrims Pride in NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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