Wayne Farms, LLC

Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — DANVILLE, ARKANSAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Wayne Farms, LLC in DANVILLE, ARKANSAS
Employer Wayne Farms, LLC Report ID 2018066462
Address 2301 E 8th St City, State ZIP DANVILLE, ARKANSAS 72833
Event Date June 28, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Ankle(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface Source of Injury Ground irregularity
Industry (NAICS) 311615 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 35.05000, -93.36000

Incident Narrative

An employee was walking on a grassy area at the facility when they stepped in a low spot concealed by the freshly mowed grass. The employee twisted their left ankle and fell on their right foot, sustaining fractures to both ankles.

Incident Summary

On June 28, 2018, a worker at Wayne Farms, LLC in DANVILLE, ARKANSAS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with ground irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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