Circle Three Feed Yards
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet — Fractures — HEREFORD, TEXAS
| Employer | Circle Three Feed Yards | Report ID | 2025065160 |
| Address | P.O. BOX 830, 201 COUNTY ROAD 505 | City, State ZIP | HEREFORD, TEXAS 79045 |
| Event Date | June 1, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Existing opening, hole in constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Grain, forage, feed processing and handling machinery unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 112112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.74000, -102.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee transferred a supplement from one tank to another and then took a step backward to begin cleaning the receiving auger. His right foot broke through the grate above the auger and slipped between the slats and into the auger. The employee was hospitalized with a compound fracture to his lower right leg and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On June 1, 2025, a worker at Circle Three Feed Yards in HEREFORD, TEXAS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet, with existing opening, hole in constructed surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 50 severe injury reports involving "Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet injuries.
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