Tyson Mexican Originals
Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker — Amputations — FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Tyson Mexican Originals | Report ID | 2023010876 |
| Address | 2615 South School Avenue | City, State ZIP | FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS 72701 |
| Event Date | January 27, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker | Source of Injury | Tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.03000, -94.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pushing a hopper cart full of dough when their right index finger was caught between the wheels of the cart and a rail. The fingertip sustained an amputation with an open fracture.
Incident Summary
On January 27, 2023, a worker at Tyson Mexican Originals in FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker, with tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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