TYSON FOODS, INC.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — CENTER, TEXAS
| Employer | TYSON FOODS, INC. | Report ID | 2019043716 |
| Address | 1019 Shelbyville Street | City, State ZIP | CENTER, TEXAS 75935 |
| 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 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.79000, -94.16000 | ||
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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