Western Dairy Transport LLC
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — EDINBURG, TEXAS
| Employer | Western Dairy Transport LLC | Report ID | 2023043621 |
| Address | 300 West Palm Drive | City, State ZIP | EDINBURG, TEXAS 78539 |
| Event Date | April 23, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 484230 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.28000, -98.16000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped and fell to the ground and suffered a broken lower right leg.
Incident Summary
On April 23, 2023, a worker at Western Dairy Transport LLC in EDINBURG, TEXAS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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