TYSON FOODS, INC.

Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet - Fractures - CENTER, Texas

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at TYSON FOODS, INC. in CENTER, Texas
Employer TYSON FOODS, INC.
Address 1019 Shelbyville Street
City, State ZIP CENTER, Texas 75935
Report ID 2019043716
Event Date April 10, 2019
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Ankle(s)
Event Type Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet
Source of Injury Fences, fence panels, gates, unspecified
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 311615
GPS Coordinates 31.79234, -94.16632

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Incident Narrative

An employee fell 7-8 feet from a fence, breaking his left ankle.

Incident Summary

On April 10, 2019, a worker at TYSON FOODS, INC. in CENTER, Texas suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with fences, fence panels, gates, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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