Momence Packing Co.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — MOMENCE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Momence Packing Co. | Report ID | 2022043580 |
| Address | 334 WEST NORTH STREET | City, State ZIP | MOMENCE, ILLINOIS 60954 |
| Event Date | April 26, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Tools, instruments, and equipment, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311612 | Inspection # | 1593601 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.14000, -87.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was handling a captive bolt gun when it shot him in the left side of the stomach. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On April 26, 2022, a worker at Momence Packing Co. in MOMENCE, ILLINOIS suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. 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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