Pepsi Co

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — SAN ANGELO, TEXAS

Employer	Pepsi Co	Report ID	2020087463
Address	1023 Foster Street	City, State ZIP	SAN ANGELO, TEXAS 76903
Event Date	August 7, 2020	Outcome	Hospitalized
Nature of Injury	Fractures	Body Part	Elbow(s)
Event Type	Fall on same level due to tripping over an object	Source of Injury	Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source	Trash, garbage
Industry (NAICS)	312111	Inspection #	—
GPS Coordinates	31.43000, -100.44000

Incident Narrative

An employee tripped and fell over an empty box that was next to a trash can. Her right elbow was shattered and required surgery.

Incident Summary

On August 7, 2020, a worker at Pepsi Co in SAN ANGELO, TEXAS suffered fractures to the elbow(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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