Tyson Fresh Meats
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — AMARILLO, TEXAS
| Employer | Tyson Fresh Meats | Report ID | 2021087142 |
| Address | 5000 N. FM 1912 | City, State ZIP | AMARILLO, TEXAS 79108 |
| Event Date | August 21, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Upper arm(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Knives, unspecified or n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311612 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.25000, -101.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a carcass using a knife. The knife lacerated the employee's bicep.
Incident Summary
On August 21, 2021, a worker at Tyson Fresh Meats in AMARILLO, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the upper arm(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with knives, unspecified or n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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