Berry Global
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — WAXAHACHIE, TEXAS
| Employer | Berry Global | Report ID | 2023032335 |
| Address | 6250 N. Interstate 35 | City, State ZIP | WAXAHACHIE, TEXAS 75165 |
| Event Date | March 14, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 326113 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.46000, -96.83000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a 10-foot step ladder clearing a plastic jam in an overhead conveyor system. The employee lost balance and fell approximately 8-9 feet to the floor, resulting in a compound fracture of the left leg.
Incident Summary
On March 14, 2023, a worker at Berry Global in WAXAHACHIE, TEXAS suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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