Tyson Fresh Meats
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — HOLCOMB, KANSAS
| Employer | Tyson Fresh Meats | Report ID | 2016032169 |
| Address | 3105 North IBP Road, Holcomb | City, State ZIP | HOLCOMB, KANSAS 67851 |
| Event Date | March 11, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Liquids, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311615 | Inspection # | 1128210 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.01000, -100.99000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On Friday, March 12, 2016, at midnight, an employee slipped and fell on the wet processing floor by the washing area, suffering a fractured hip.
Incident Summary
On March 11, 2016, a worker at Tyson Fresh Meats in HOLCOMB, KANSAS suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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