Tortilla King Inc
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — MOUNDRIDGE, KANSAS
| Employer | Tortilla King Inc | Report ID | 20231010039 |
| Address | 249 23RD AVE. | City, State ZIP | MOUNDRIDGE, KANSAS 67107 |
| 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 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.20000, -97.50000 | ||
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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