Fruit of the Earth
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS
| Employer | Fruit of the Earth | Report ID | 20201110867 |
| Address | 3325 West Trinity Blvd. | City, State ZIP | GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS 75050 |
| Event Date | November 16, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet) and ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 325620 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.80000, -97.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a 10-foot rolling stair ladder to access the top of a salt hopper. The employee fell to the ground 10 feet below, breaking both heels and his left ankle.
Incident Summary
On November 16, 2020, a worker at Fruit of the Earth in GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS suffered fractures to the foot (feet) and ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with movable ladders, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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