Tyson Sales and Distribution, Inc
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — FORT WORTH, TEXAS
| Employer | Tyson Sales and Distribution, Inc | Report ID | 2022043618 |
| Address | 8200 South Will Rogers Blvd | City, State ZIP | FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76140 |
| Event Date | April 27, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Curbs |
| Secondary Source | Parking lot-paved | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 541614 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.63000, -97.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped off a curb in a parking lot, rolled his ankle, and fell to the ground. He suffered a broken left ankle.
Incident Summary
On April 27, 2022, a worker at Tyson Sales and Distribution, Inc in FORT WORTH, TEXAS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with curbs identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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