Tyson Foods, Inc.
Fall on same level due to slipping — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — LEXINGTON, NEBRASKA
| Employer | Tyson Foods, Inc. | Report ID | 2023010146 |
| Address | 1500 S. Plum Creek Parkway | City, State ZIP | LEXINGTON, NEBRASKA 68850 |
| Event Date | January 5, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Sidewalk, path, outdoor walkway-paved |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311611 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.76000, -99.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking to their car when they slipped and fell on a sidewalk that was slick with snow. The employee struck their head on the ground and lost consciousness, and sustained contusions on their right arm and shoulder.
Incident Summary
On January 5, 2023, a worker at Tyson Foods, Inc. in LEXINGTON, NEBRASKA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with sidewalk, path, outdoor walkway-paved identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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