Tyson Foods, Inc.

Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — CLARKSVILLE, ARKANSAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Tyson Foods, Inc. in CLARKSVILLE, ARKANSAS
Employer Tyson Foods, Inc. Report ID 2018065342
Address 301 E Cherry St City, State ZIP CLARKSVILLE, ARKANSAS 72830
Event Date June 1, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Hand(s) and finger(s)
Event Type Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Butchering machinery
Industry (NAICS) 311615 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 35.47000, -93.46000

Incident Narrative

An employee was standing on some equipment (24" from ground level) spraying down parts when he lost his footing. He reached out to catch himself when his right-hand pinky finger hit the sharp metal blade on a machine that cuts the feet off of chicken. The joint where his pinky finger and hand meet was dislocated and the blade cut through the area, causing a severe laceration. The machine was locked out at the time of the incident. He was hospitalized and had surgery.

Incident Summary

On June 1, 2018, a worker at Tyson Foods, Inc. in CLARKSVILLE, ARKANSAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s) and finger(s). The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c., with butchering machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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