Southern Hen
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — MOSELLE, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Southern Hen | Report ID | 2018099112 |
| Address | 329 Moselle Seminary Road | City, State ZIP | MOSELLE, MISSISSIPPI 39459 |
| Event Date | September 4, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| 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) | 311615 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.52000, -89.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee in a slaughter plant tripped on a pallet and fell, breaking his right arm.
Incident Summary
On September 4, 2018, a worker at Southern Hen in MOSELLE, MISSISSIPPI suffered fractures to the arm(s), unspecified. 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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