Richardson Seeds Ltd
Other fall to lower level unspecified — Fractures — VEGA, TEXAS
| Employer | Richardson Seeds Ltd | Report ID | 20241110493 |
| Address | 3095 County Road 26 | City, State ZIP | VEGA, TEXAS 79092 |
| Event Date | November 11, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level unspecified | Source of Injury | Conveyors screw, auger |
| Secondary Source | Other constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 111150 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.13000, -102.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was unclogging an auger when he fell to the floor and his left ankle twisted, resulting in a broken ankle.
Incident Summary
On November 11, 2024, a worker at Richardson Seeds Ltd in VEGA, TEXAS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level unspecified, with conveyors screw, auger identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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