Amys Kitchen Inc
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — POCATELLO, IDAHO
| Employer | Amys Kitchen Inc | Report ID | 2023098999 |
| Address | 221 Phil Meador Drive | City, State ZIP | POCATELLO, IDAHO 83202 |
| Event Date | September 29, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311412 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.93000, -112.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing a jam from a blancher. As he went to remove the blade, he dropped it, lacerating his leg.
Incident Summary
On September 29, 2023, a worker at Amys Kitchen Inc in POCATELLO, IDAHO suffered cuts, lacerations to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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