TYSON FOODS, INC.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — DEXTER, MISSOURI
| Employer | TYSON FOODS, INC. | Report ID | 2022054109 |
| Address | 1001 E.STODDARD | City, State ZIP | DEXTER, MISSOURI 63841 |
| Event Date | May 11, 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 | Stairs, steps-indoors |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311615 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.79000, -89.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped while walking down stairs and suffered a broken left ankle.
Incident Summary
On May 11, 2022, a worker at TYSON FOODS, INC. in DEXTER, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with stairs, steps-indoors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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