Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — PITTSBURG, TEXAS
| Employer | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation | Report ID | 2015031406 |
| Address | 110 South Texas Street | City, State ZIP | PITTSBURG, TEXAS 75686 |
| Event Date | March 23, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Catwalks |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311615 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.99000, -94.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee who was hitting the side of a feed bin in order to loosen feed fell approximately 15 feet from a catwalk. The employee was hospitalized with broken ribs, a pelvic injury, and a broken arm.
Incident Summary
On March 23, 2015, a worker at Pilgrim's Pride Corporation in PITTSBURG, TEXAS suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with catwalks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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