# Fractures at TYSON
> OSHA SIR `2015064157` · 6/29/2015 · TEXARKANA, ARKANSAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Heel(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
- **Source:** Meat grinders
## Employer
- **Name:** TYSON
- **Location:** 5465 Miller County Road, TEXARKANA, ARKANSAS, 71854
- **NAICS:** 311613
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee's right heel was caught in an auger while installing a choke ring on a press in the processing room. The auger caused lacerations/a fracture to his right heel.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*