Smithfield Foods
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS
| Employer | Smithfield Foods | Report ID | 2018066336 |
| Address | 1920 Lacy Dr. | City, State ZIP | JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS 66441 |
| Event Date | June 26, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Skids, pallets | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311991 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.00000, -96.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was taping liner on a combo when he tripped over the corner of a pallet and fractured his tibia.
Incident Summary
On June 26, 2018, a worker at Smithfield Foods in JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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