CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — FORT MORGAN, COLORADO
| Employer | CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS | Report ID | 2018054964 |
| Address | 1505 E Burlington Ave | City, State ZIP | FORT MORGAN, COLORADO 80701 |
| Event Date | May 21, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Lubricating greases, cutting oils |
| Secondary Source | Butchering machinery | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311611 | Inspection # | 1319415 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.24000, -103.77000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was inspecting a hydraulic hose for leaks when another employee activated the hock cutter that was powered by the hose, releasing a high-pressure stream of hydraulic fluid into the employee's right hand. The fluid cut his hand and was injected under his skin.
Incident Summary
On May 21, 2018, a worker at CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS in FORT MORGAN, COLORADO suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with lubricating greases, cutting oils identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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