Berry Global
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet — Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries — WAXAHACHIE, TEXAS
| Employer | Berry Global | Report ID | 2024109845 |
| Address | 6250 N. Interstate 35 | City, State ZIP | WAXAHACHIE, TEXAS 75165 |
| Event Date | October 22, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries | Body Part | Multiple trunk locations |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Jacks | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 326111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.46000, -96.83000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was stepping down from a two-step ladder when the ladder slipped out from underneath them. The employee fell and landed on a sidekick trailer jack, resulting in four fractured ribs, including two ribs with multiple breaks, and a pulmonary contusion.
Incident Summary
On October 22, 2024, a worker at Berry Global in WAXAHACHIE, TEXAS suffered multiple severe wounds and internal injuries to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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