KOCH FOODS
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — GADSDEN, ALABAMA
| Employer | KOCH FOODS | Report ID | 2017087692 |
| Address | 501 PADEN RD | City, State ZIP | GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35903 |
| Event Date | August 11, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s), except finger(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-power not determined |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311615 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.97000, -85.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing out a blade on a handsaw when the blade lacerated the palm of his left hand, requiring surgery. The handsaw was not operating at the time.
Incident Summary
On August 11, 2017, a worker at KOCH FOODS in GADSDEN, ALABAMA suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s), except finger(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with saws-power not determined identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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