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Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

1 hospitalization · 2021032336 · 3/18/2021 · Pilgrim's Pride Corporation

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Nature of injury
Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

Cause

Event
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
Source
Metal chips, particles
Secondary source
Sledges, sledgehammers

Employer

Name
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
Location
2022 Golden Rd, TUSCUMBIA, ALABAMA, 35674
NAICS
311615
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was helping replace a die on a pellet mill. A blow from a sledgehammer caused a small piece of metal to fly off and strike the employee in the abdomen. The employee was hospitalized, having suffered a ruptured spleen.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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