NATIONAL BEEF PACKING CO. LP
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures and other injuries, unspecified — LIBERAL, KANSAS
| Employer | NATIONAL BEEF PACKING CO. LP | Report ID | 2019088827 |
| Address | 1501 E. EIGHTH ST. | City, State ZIP | LIBERAL, KANSAS 67901 |
| Event Date | August 25, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and other injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 492210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.05000, -100.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing misters on a condenser unit. The employee fell 10 feet to the ground below, suffering injuries to three lower-back vertebrae, broken toes, and a lacerated little finger.
Incident Summary
On August 25, 2019, a worker at NATIONAL BEEF PACKING CO. LP in LIBERAL, KANSAS suffered fractures and other injuries, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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