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Superior Bowen

Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Fractures — LOUISBURG, KANSAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Superior Bowen in LOUISBURG, KANSAS
Employer Superior Bowen Report ID 2021076160
Address 8811 W 247th St City, State ZIP LOUISBURG, KANSAS 66053
Event Date July 26, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker Source of Injury Hoes
Industry (NAICS) 238140 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 38.67000, -94.68000

Incident Narrative

An employee was trying to clean a roller with a spud hoe. The hoe struck the employee, lacerating his face and breaking two ribs.

Incident Summary

On July 26, 2021, a worker at Superior Bowen in LOUISBURG, KANSAS suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with hoes identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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