Diamond Pet Foods
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — DUMAS, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Diamond Pet Foods | Report ID | 2023032284 |
| Address | 800 South Main Street | City, State ZIP | DUMAS, ARKANSAS 71639 |
| Event Date | March 13, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.87000, -91.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was going down a 15-to 18-foot ladder to go on break when he slipped and fell an unknown distance to the ground. The employee was hospitalized with a fractured left knee and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On March 13, 2023, a worker at Diamond Pet Foods in DUMAS, ARKANSAS suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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