RESERS FINE FOODS
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — TOPEKA, KANSAS
| Employer | RESERS FINE FOODS | Report ID | 2019055107 |
| Address | 3728 SE 6th | City, State ZIP | TOPEKA, KANSAS 66607 |
| Event Date | May 20, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| 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) | 311991 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.04000, -95.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was palletizing finish good products. When he turned towards the pallet while holding a package, he tripped on the corner of the pallet and fell to the floor resulting in fractured ribs.
Incident Summary
On May 20, 2019, a worker at RESERS FINE FOODS in TOPEKA, KANSAS suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. 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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