Tyson Foods Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Skull fracture and intracranial injury — SPRINGDALE, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Tyson Foods Inc. | Report ID | 2017076138 |
| Address | 600 Berry St | City, State ZIP | SPRINGDALE, ARKANSAS 72764 |
| 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 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.19000, -94.12000 | ||
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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