Cobalt Cattle - Tulia
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — TULIA, TEXAS
| Employer | Cobalt Cattle - Tulia | Report ID | 20231110260 |
| Address | 6443 Farm to Market Road 928 | City, State ZIP | TULIA, TEXAS 79088 |
| Event Date | November 6, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Knives, unspecified or n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 112111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.45000, -101.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was performing an autopsy when the knife they were using slipped and contacted the employee's knee. Their patellar tendon was lacerated, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On November 6, 2023, a worker at Cobalt Cattle - Tulia in TULIA, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the knee(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with knives, unspecified or n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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