Prairie Farms
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Crushing injuries — SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI
| Employer | Prairie Farms | Report ID | 2015085845 |
| Address | Drury Inn & Suites Convention Center, 711 North Broadway | City, State ZIP | SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 63102 |
| Event Date | August 17, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Boxes, crates, cartons |
| Industry (NAICS) | 112120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.62000, -90.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was delivering milk. While he was unloading the milk case with a coworker, the case slipped out of his hand and landed on his leg, crushing his tibia. He was hospitalized and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On August 17, 2015, a worker at Prairie Farms in SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI suffered crushing injuries to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with boxes, crates, cartons identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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