Swift Beef Company
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — GREELEY, COLORADO
| Employer | Swift Beef Company | Report ID | 20190910138 |
| Address | 800 N 8th Ave | City, State ZIP | GREELEY, COLORADO 80634 |
| Event Date | September 27, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Hoses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311612 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.44000, -104.69000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped over a water hose and fell to the floor, suffering a broken right femur.
Incident Summary
On September 27, 2019, a worker at Swift Beef Company in GREELEY, COLORADO suffered fractures to the thigh(s). 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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