American Food Group, Inc.
Injured by handheld object or equipment, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN
| Employer | American Food Group, Inc. | Report ID | 2018043404 |
| Address | 544 Acme St. | City, State ZIP | GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN 54302 |
| Event Date | April 9, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by handheld object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Knives, unspecified or n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311612 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.51000, -87.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing udders with a knife when the blade severely lacerated his left calf.
Incident Summary
On April 9, 2018, a worker at American Food Group, Inc. in GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN suffered cuts, lacerations to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as injured by handheld object or equipment, n.e.c., with knives, unspecified or n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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