FPL FOOD LLC
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | FPL FOOD LLC | Report ID | 2017088036 |
| Address | 1301 NEW SAVANNAH ROAD | City, State ZIP | AUGUSTA, GEORGIA 30906 |
| Event Date | August 21, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Knives, unspecified or n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311611 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.44000, -81.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a bull knife while cutting meat when the knife lacerated his left forearm. PPE was being used at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On August 21, 2017, a worker at FPL FOOD LLC in AUGUSTA, GEORGIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held 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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