Pioneer Frozen Foods Inc.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | Pioneer Frozen Foods Inc. | Report ID | 2017065610 |
| Address | 4616 Langdon Road | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75241 |
| Event Date | June 19, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Secondary Source | Lamps, light fixtures | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311412 | Inspection # | 1242796 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.64000, -96.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was shocked while working on a light fixture and fell approximately 9 feet from the extension ladder he was on, fracturing his right wrist and right ankle.
Incident Summary
On June 19, 2017, a worker at Pioneer Frozen Foods Inc. in DALLAS, TEXAS suffered fractures to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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