TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC.

Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker - Fractures - HILLSDALE, Illinois

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC. in HILLSDALE, Illinois
Employer TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC.
Address ROUTE 92 E
City, State ZIP HILLSDALE, Illinois 61257
Report ID 2016088253
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
GPS Coordinates 41.59000, -90.20000

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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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