E. A Sween
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — PLANO, TEXAS
| Employer | E. A Sween | Report ID | 2016042780 |
| Address | Spring Creek Parkway | City, State ZIP | PLANO, TEXAS 75093 |
| Event Date | April 3, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Delivery truck or van |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.03000, -96.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee delivering food fell from the lift gate of the delivery truck to the ground, breaking a leg.
Incident Summary
On April 3, 2016, a worker at E. A Sween in PLANO, TEXAS suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with delivery truck or van identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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