TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC.

Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified - Fractures - EMPORIA, Kansas

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC. in EMPORIA, Kansas
Employer TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC.
Address 2101 W. 6TH AVE.
City, State ZIP EMPORIA, Kansas 66801
Report ID 2018022023
Event Date February 28, 2018
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Leg(s), unspecified
Event Type Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified
Source of Injury Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
Industry (NAICS) 311612
Inspection # 1299689
GPS Coordinates 38.40516, -96.20796

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Incident Narrative

An employee was hospitalized for a broken leg, possible shoulder injury, and chest pains after being struck-by a high-lift forklift.

Incident Summary

On February 28, 2018, a worker at TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC. in EMPORIA, Kansas suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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