Taylor Farms
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | Taylor Farms | Report ID | 2016054551 |
| Address | 1171 N Cockrell Hill Rd | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75211 |
| Event Date | May 24, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Gates |
| Industry (NAICS) | 722310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.74000, -96.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A steel gate came off its tracks and fell on an employee. The employee suffered a broken left hip, a cut to the back of the head, and a broken jaw.
Incident Summary
On May 24, 2016, a worker at Taylor Farms in DALLAS, TEXAS suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with gates identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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