Berry Companies Inc.
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO
| Employer | Berry Companies Inc. | Report ID | 20231211059 |
| Address | 910 E Cheyenne Rd. | City, State ZIP | COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO 80905 |
| Event Date | December 4, 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 |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 532412 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.80000, -104.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cleaning out a company truck. He was walking to a dumpster to throw out trash when he slipped on ice and fell to the ground. The employee sustained a fractured right tibia.
Incident Summary
On December 4, 2023, a worker at Berry Companies Inc. in COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO 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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