Tyson Poultry, Inc.
Fall on same level due to slipping — Bruises, contusions — ROGERS, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Tyson Poultry, Inc. | Report ID | 2021098415 |
| Address | 212 E. Elm St. | City, State ZIP | ROGERS, ARKANSAS 72756 |
| Event Date | September 29, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Meat, poultry, seafood | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311615 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.33000, -94.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was returning to their work area after lunch when they slipped on a piece of chicken on a wet floor and fell, resulting in a right hip contusion.
Incident Summary
On September 29, 2021, a worker at Tyson Poultry, Inc. in ROGERS, ARKANSAS suffered bruises, contusions to the hip(s). 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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