Tortilla King Inc

Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — MOUNDRIDGE, Kansas

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Tortilla King Inc in MOUNDRIDGE, Kansas
Employer Tortilla King Inc
Address 249 23RD AVE.
City, State ZIP MOUNDRIDGE, Kansas 67107
Report ID 20231010039
Event Date October 31, 2023
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations
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 Box cutters and razor knives
Industry (NAICS) 311991
GPS Coordinates 38.20000, -97.50000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was cutting the banding on box bundles using a pocket knife when their abdomen was lacerated.

Incident Summary

On October 31, 2023, a worker at Tortilla King Inc in MOUNDRIDGE, Kansas suffered cuts, lacerations 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 box cutters and razor knives identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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