AURORA, COLORADO—
Shamrock Foods Company
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object · Fractures
Final narrative
An employee was laying blankets on product in the back of a trailer to protect the produce from cold. His right foot became entangled in a load strap, causing him to lose balance and fall on the floor of the trailer. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery for a hip injury and possible hip fracture.
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