Tyson Foods Inc.

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle - Skull fracture and intracranial injury - SPRINGDALE, Arkansas

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Tyson Foods Inc. in SPRINGDALE, Arkansas
Employer Tyson Foods Inc.
Address 600 Berry St
City, State ZIP SPRINGDALE, Arkansas 72764
Report ID 2017076138
Event Date July 5, 2017
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Skull fracture and intracranial injury
Body Part Brain
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
Source of Injury Clamps, couplings
Secondary Source Air compressors
Industry (NAICS) 311615
GPS Coordinates 36.19041, -94.12556

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Incident Narrative

An employee was attempting to change a motor on an air compressor unit that was non-operational. As he attempted to disconnect the air hose, the coupler blew apart and struck him in the back of the head. He suffered multiple fractures and head trauma.

Incident Summary

On July 5, 2017, a worker at Tyson Foods Inc. in SPRINGDALE, Arkansas suffered skull fracture and intracranial injury to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with clamps, couplings identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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