Doskocil Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — ARLINGTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Doskocil Manufacturing Company, Inc. | Report ID | 2023088030 |
| Address | 800 West Stephens Street | City, State ZIP | ARLINGTON, TEXAS 76017 |
| Event Date | August 31, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Ramps, loading docks, dock plates |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326199 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.67000, -97.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was unloading a truck and putting up a safety chain when he tripped over the dock plate. The employee sustained rib fractures.
Incident Summary
On August 31, 2023, a worker at Doskocil Manufacturing Company, Inc. in ARLINGTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with ramps, loading docks, dock plates identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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