TYSON FRESH MEATS
Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified — Electrocutions, electric shocks — SHERMAN, TEXAS
| Employer | TYSON FRESH MEATS | Report ID | 2019088353 |
| Address | 4700 Highway 75 South | City, State ZIP | SHERMAN, TEXAS 75090 |
| Event Date | August 14, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrocutions, electric shocks | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified | Source of Injury | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311611 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.57000, -96.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While installing a catch pan at the base of a bandsaw, an employee was shocked by a power cord.
Incident Summary
On August 14, 2019, a worker at TYSON FRESH MEATS in SHERMAN, TEXAS suffered electrocutions, electric shocks to the body systems. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, unspecified, with power cords, electrical cords, extension cords identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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