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TYSON FOODS

Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Fractures and dislocations — SEDALIA, MISSOURI

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at TYSON FOODS in SEDALIA, MISSOURI
Employer TYSON FOODS Report ID 2016043325
Address 19571 WHITFIELD RD City, State ZIP SEDALIA, MISSOURI 65301
Event Date April 20, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures and dislocations Body Part Ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Fall on same level, n.e.c. Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 311615 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 38.74000, -93.32000

Incident Narrative

An employee dropped a piece of ice on the ground while removing a cap from a combo. He tried to move the piece of ice out of the walkway with his foot, lost his balance and fell to the ground. He fractured the tibia and dislocated the ankle.

Incident Summary

On April 20, 2016, a worker at TYSON FOODS in SEDALIA, MISSOURI suffered fractures and dislocations to the ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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