Land O Lakes Purina, LLC
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — FORT WORTH, TEXAS
| Employer | Land O Lakes Purina, LLC | Report ID | 2023109149 |
| Address | 1501 E. 4th St. | City, State ZIP | FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76102 |
| Event Date | October 4, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Washers, dryers, and cleaning machinery and appliances, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.76000, -97.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on the production floor operating a hopper when a pipe from the dust collection hopper fell on the employee's head, causing a head injury.
Incident Summary
On October 4, 2023, a worker at Land O Lakes Purina, LLC in FORT WORTH, TEXAS suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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