Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker · Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at American Foods Group, LLC, 1000 Cattle Drive, YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA 57078
on — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds, affecting the nonclassifiable.
Final narrative
While de-boning cow ribs, an employee dropped his knife. As the employee went to catch the knife it stabbed him above his mesh apron.
HospitalizedNonclassifiableKnives, unspecified or n.e.c.
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