TYSON FOODS, INC.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Amputations — RUSSELLVILLE, ARKANSAS
| Employer | TYSON FOODS, INC. | Report ID | 2020098458 |
| Address | 620 TYLER ROAD | City, State ZIP | RUSSELLVILLE, ARKANSAS 72811 |
| Event Date | September 4, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Battery-vehicle |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311615 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.26000, -93.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing a forklift battery. When the battery was dropped, the employee's left ring finger was caught between the battery and the battery box and amputated.
Incident Summary
On September 4, 2020, a worker at TYSON FOODS, INC. in RUSSELLVILLE, ARKANSAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with battery-vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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