Shamrock Foods Company
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — AURORA, COLORADO
| Employer | Shamrock Foods Company | Report ID | 20231211450 |
| Address | 22000 E 38th Ave | City, State ZIP | AURORA, COLORADO 80011 |
| Event Date | December 17, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Strapping | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.76000, -104.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was laying blankets on product in the back of a trailer to protect the produce from cold. His right foot became entangled in a load strap, causing him to lose balance and fall on the floor of the trailer. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery for a hip injury and possible hip fracture.
Incident Summary
On December 17, 2023, a worker at Shamrock Foods Company in AURORA, COLORADO suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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