Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 95661.015 - Employee punctures arm while cutting pork loins

Accident Summary Nr: 95661.015 -- Report ID: 0751910 -- Event Date: 05/08/2017
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1233545.015	05/17/2017		311611	Smithfield Foods - Denison

Abstract: At 9:45 p.m. on May 8, 2017, an employee was handling and cutting pork loins using a straight bladed knife. During work, the knife contacted the employee's upper left arm and severed the artery. The employee was hospitalized and received treatment for the puncture wound.

Keywords: Arm, Artery, Blade, Food Preparation, Knife, Laceration, Material Handling, Puncture, Struck By

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1233545.015	30	M	Hospitalized injury		Butchers and meat cutters

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