Wayne Farms, LLC
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — ALBERTVILLE, ALABAMA
| Employer | Wayne Farms, LLC | Report ID | 2017021899 |
| Address | 700 MCDONALD AVENUE | City, State ZIP | ALBERTVILLE, ALABAMA 35950 |
| Event Date | February 28, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Knives, unspecified or n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311615 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.25000, -86.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was putting on his apron while holding a deboning knife. The knife slipped and the employee attempted to catch the knife and cut his abdomen.
Incident Summary
On February 28, 2017, a worker at Wayne Farms, LLC in ALBERTVILLE, ALABAMA suffered cuts, lacerations to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with knives, unspecified or n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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