Tyson Fresh Meats
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Fractures — HOLCOMB, KANSAS
| Employer | Tyson Fresh Meats | Report ID | 2021065057 |
| Address | 3105 N. IBP Road | City, State ZIP | HOLCOMB, KANSAS 67851 |
| Event Date | June 21, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper arm(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Tools, instruments, and equipment, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Cattle and other bovines | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311611 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.99000, -101.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was euthanizing a cow with a pneumatic knocking tool when the cow swung its head and pushed the tool toward the employee. The tool triggered and its pin struck the employee in the left elbow, resulting in a broken humerus bone.
Incident Summary
On June 21, 2021, a worker at Tyson Fresh Meats in HOLCOMB, KANSAS suffered fractures to the upper arm(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with tools, instruments, and equipment, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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