Tyson Fresh Meats
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — HOLCOMB, KANSAS
| Employer | Tyson Fresh Meats | Report ID | 20181010523 |
| Address | 3105 N. IBP Road | City, State ZIP | HOLCOMB, KANSAS 67851 |
| Event Date | October 11, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s), except finger(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Knives, unspecified or n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311612 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.99000, -101.01000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was washing his hands when he reached up to grab a piece of ceramic steel. At that time, he bumped a knife pouch, resulting in the knife coming out and poking/lacerating him on the right hand above the wrist.
Incident Summary
On October 11, 2018, a worker at Tyson Fresh Meats in HOLCOMB, KANSAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s), except finger(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling 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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