Smithfield Foods
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
| Employer | Smithfield Foods | Report ID | 2022032600 |
| Address | 200 S. 2nd St. | City, State ZIP | LINCOLN, NEBRASKA 68508 |
| Event Date | March 23, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Racks-garment and other |
| Secondary Source | Machinery, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311612 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.81000, -96.71000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving hanging product racks. One of the racks fell from the rail and struck the employee.
Incident Summary
On March 23, 2022, a worker at Smithfield Foods in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with racks-garment and other identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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