Tyson Fresh Meats
Injured by object held or wielded by person — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — MADISON, NEBRASKA
| Employer | Tyson Fresh Meats | Report ID | 2024087956 |
| Address | 1200 Industrial Parkway | City, State ZIP | MADISON, NEBRASKA 68748 |
| Event Date | August 27, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Leg(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by object held or wielded by person | Source of Injury | Knives |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311611 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.81000, -97.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was opening a hog's mouth when a handheld knife contacted their left knee. The employee was hospitalized with leg lacerations.
Incident Summary
On August 27, 2024, a worker at Tyson Fresh Meats in MADISON, NEBRASKA suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the leg(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as injured by object held or wielded by person, with knives identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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