DateCityStateEmployerBody PartEvent
2020-09-26BiloxiMsTracklite Systems, Inc.Leg(s)Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area
The injured employee was spreading rubber pellets across a track and was struck by a forklift that was moving a super sack of rubberized pellets. The injured employee suffered fractures to both legs.
2020-07-14BiloxiMississippiLOVE'S TRAVEL STOPS & COUNTRY STORES, INC.BODY SYSTEMSExposure to environmental heat
After carrying out tire servicing, waiting on maintenance shop customers, and answering phone calls, an employee became ill. He was hospitalized, suffering from heat stress.
2018-08-20BiloxiMississippiO'Reilly Automotive Stores, Inc.BODY SYSTEMSStings and venomous bites
An employee was stung by hornets and suffered an allergic reaction while removing brush outside the store.
2018-06-14BiloxiMississippiCoca-Cola Bottling Company United, IncBODY SYSTEMSExposure to environmental heat
An employee was delivering product to a customer when he experienced severe leg cramps, requiring hospitalization for dehydration and heat stress.
2018-05-30BiloxiMississippiWaste Management Biloxi Transfer Station, LLCLower leg(s)Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire
An employee was checking the progress of waste being ejected from a walking floor trailer when a pressurized hydraulic hose blew apart. The employee's lower leg was lacerated.
2018-03-21BiloxiMississippiIP Casino Resort and SpaFinger(s), fingernail(s)Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
An employee was using a push stick to cut small strips of wood on a 14" table saw when his left index finger contacted the saw, causing a severe laceration that resulted in a partial amputation.
2018-02-10BiloxiMississippiBeau RivageFinger(s), fingernail(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
An employee was changing the blade on a food processor when it turned on and amputated the employee's left index finger.
2018-01-31BiloxiMississippiIP Casino Resort and SpaFoot(feet) and leg(s)Contact with hot objects or substances
An employee was cooking with a tilt skillet that had boiling water when it leaned forward and spilled, burning both of his feet and his right leg.
2017-08-11BiloxiMississippiOSCAR RENDA CONTRACTINGFinger(s), fingernail(s)Contact with objects and equipment
An employee was installing a 6-inch PVC sewer line. As he was holding the pipe, something smashed his thumb against the pipe. He suffered left thumb trauma and a possible fracture, requiring overnight hospitalization.
2017-05-25BiloxiMississippiAutozoneBrainOther fall to lower level
An employee was standing on a ladder placing a radiator on a top shelf when he fell and lost consciousness. He suffered a concussion and back pain, requiring hospitalization.
2017-04-18BiloxiMississippiBEAU RIVAGE RESORT & CASINOHip(s)Fall on same level due to tripping over an object
An employee tripped over a pallet and fell breaking his hip.
2017-01-22BiloxiMississippiWinn-DixieMultiple body partsShooting by other person-intentional
An employee confronted a shoplifter attempting to steal liquor. The employee retrieved the liquor and the shoplifter left the store. Approximately 1.5 hours later, the shoplifter returned to the store, grocery side, and shot the employee three times - on the side of the head, in the left shoulder and on the left hand. The employee was hospitalized.
2016-06-30BiloxiMississippiIP Casino Resort & SpaFingertip(s)Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
An employee was cutting beets with a knife and amputated the tip of the left pinky finger.
2015-10-28BiloxiMississippiVA Gulf Coast Veterans HealthcareFinger(s), fingernail(s)Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
An employee was changing the bearings in a ventilation system motor. After the motor was put back together, the employee reached behind the motor with his left hand to check the belt tension. While the employee was checking the belt tension, the wind blew through the air duct and caused the ventilation fan pulley to turn. The employee's left pinky and index fingers were pinched between the pulley and belt and amputated.
2015-09-01BiloxiMississippiGolden Nugget Biloxi, Inc.Fingertip(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
An employee was standing at the entrance door of the valet parking office with his left hand resting on the hydraulic door cylinder while he was talking to co-workers. His left ring fingertip was pinched and amputated by the hydraulic cylinder arms when another employee opened the door to enter the office.
2015-04-30BiloxiMississippiCommand CenterAbdomen, except internal location of diseases or disordersOverexertion in lifting-single episode
An employee was lifting sheet metal to put in the dumpster when he felt a bubble-like substance, resulting in a hernia.