Tyson Foods
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — SHERMAN, TEXAS
| Employer | Tyson Foods | Report ID | 2023042935 |
| Address | 4700 S IH 75 | City, State ZIP | SHERMAN, TEXAS 75091 |
| Event Date | April 3, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Sidewalk, path, or outdoor walkway irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311612 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.67000, -96.66000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped on the edge of the sidewalk while walking into work and fell to the concrete. The employee was hospitalized with a fractured arm.
Incident Summary
On April 3, 2023, a worker at Tyson Foods in SHERMAN, TEXAS suffered fractures to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with sidewalk, path, or outdoor walkway irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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