TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Fractures — HILLSDALE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC. | Report ID | 2016088253 |
| Address | ROUTE 92 E | City, State ZIP | HILLSDALE, ILLINOIS 61257 |
| Event Date | August 31, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Face, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Handtools-powered, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311611 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.59000, -90.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While an employee was knocking cows, a captive bolt stunner that the employee was using struck the metal lift equipment. The captive bolt stunner recoiled striking the employee on the side of his face resulting in a zygomaticomaxillary complex fracture and facial trauma.
Incident Summary
On August 31, 2016, a worker at TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC. in HILLSDALE, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the face, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with handtools-powered, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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