Cargill Meat Solutions
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — FORT MORGAN, COLORADO
| Employer | Cargill Meat Solutions | Report ID | 2021119839 |
| Address | 1505 E. Burlington Ave. | City, State ZIP | FORT MORGAN, COLORADO 80701 |
| Event Date | November 12, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Jaw, chin |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Knives, unspecified or n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311611 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.24000, -103.77000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to pick up a hide from the ground while holding a skinning knife in one hand and lacerated his chin.
Incident Summary
On November 12, 2021, a worker at Cargill Meat Solutions in FORT MORGAN, COLORADO suffered cuts, lacerations to the jaw, chin. 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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