Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc.
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — HILLSDALE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc. | Report ID | 2021010028 |
| Address | 28424 38th Ave N | City, State ZIP | HILLSDALE, ILLINOIS 61257 |
| Event Date | January 3, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Skull |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311611 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.55000, -90.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A maintenance employee working in a hot box area slipped on a buildup of ice on the floor. The employee fell backward and sustained a skull fracture resulting in hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On January 3, 2021, a worker at Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc. in HILLSDALE, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the skull. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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