Wayne Sanderson Farms LLC
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — ALBERTVILLE, ALABAMA
| Employer | Wayne Sanderson Farms LLC | Report ID | 2024087778 |
| Address | 700 McDonald Ave | City, State ZIP | ALBERTVILLE, ALABAMA 35950 |
| Event Date | August 23, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Skids, pallets |
| Secondary Source | Bodily conditions of injured, ill worker n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311615 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.25000, -86.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
The employee stepped onto a slatted wooden pallet and knelt to unstack premade box lids when her feet went numb, causing her to trip and fall. The employee fell to her hands and knees and then turned onto her left side. The employee suffered a fracture to her right ankle and a loss of consciousness.
Incident Summary
On August 23, 2024, a worker at Wayne Sanderson Farms LLC in ALBERTVILLE, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with skids, pallets identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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