Wayne Farms, LLC
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — 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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