Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp.
Fall or jump from and struck by same vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway — Fractures — SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
| Employer | Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp. | Report ID | 20231110311 |
| Address | 1400 North Weber Avenue | City, State ZIP | SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA 57103 |
| Event Date | November 8, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Pelvis |
| Event Type | Fall or jump from and struck by same vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway | Source of Injury | Pallet jack-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311611 | Inspection # | 1710169 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.56000, -96.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a rider-style powered pallet jack. He lost his balance causing him to fall off and become trapped between it and a wall. He suffered a broken pelvis and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On November 8, 2023, a worker at Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp. in SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA suffered fractures to the pelvis. The incident was classified as fall or jump from and struck by same vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway, with pallet jack-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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