Inspection Detail

Inspection: 303660161 - Tyson Foods, Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Little Rock Area Office

Investigation Summary

At approximately 8:00 a.m. on February 25, 2000, Employee #1 was walking past the entrance to the freezer when she slipped on a glaze of black ice that was approximately 12 ft 3 in. from the freezer door. Her right knee was injured and she was sent to a medical clinic for treatment. She was released to return to work on light duty that would allow her to keep her leg elevated. On April 7, 2000, Employee #1 had outpatient surgery on her knee and was released to return to work on April 11, but limited to secondary work only. Employee #1 did not return to work on that day. On April 12, 2000, Employee #1 suffered from a pulmonary embolism; she was pronounced dead at approximately 7:59 p.m.

Keywords: CARDIOVASC SYSTEM, KNEE, BLOOD CLOT, EMBOLISM, SLIP, RESPIRATORY TRACT, FALL, SLIPPERY SURFACE, PULMONARY EMBOLISM