Royal Canin U.S.A., Inc.
Slip, trip, stumble while stepping between levels — Fractures — NORTH SIOUX CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA
| Employer | Royal Canin U.S.A., Inc. | Report ID | 2024031951 |
| Address | 630 North Derby Lane | City, State ZIP | NORTH SIOUX CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA 57049 |
| Event Date | March 3, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Slip, trip, stumble while stepping between levels | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps |
| Secondary Source | Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.53000, -96.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell while descending stairs. The employee suffered a broken ankle and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On March 3, 2024, a worker at Royal Canin U.S.A., Inc. in NORTH SIOUX CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as slip, trip, stumble while stepping between levels, with stairs, steps identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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