Butterball
Injured by object held or wielded by person — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — CARTHAGE, MISSOURI
| Employer | Butterball | Report ID | 2024076209 |
| Address | 411 N. Main | City, State ZIP | CARTHAGE, MISSOURI 64836 |
| Event Date | July 10, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Hand(s), except finger(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by object held or wielded by person | Source of Injury | Machine and tool parts, accessories unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311615 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.18000, -94.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was replacing a blade on a piece of equipment. The blade lacerated his left palm and he was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 10, 2024, a worker at Butterball in CARTHAGE, MISSOURI suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the hand(s), except finger(s). The incident was classified as injured by object held or wielded by person, with machine and tool parts, accessories unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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