ADM
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA
| Employer | ADM | Report ID | 2016042746 |
| Address | 3000 East 8th Street | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA 68601 |
| Event Date | April 1, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders-fixed |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311221 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.42000, -97.29000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While climbing a 17-foot fixed ladder, an employee lost grip of the ladder and fell approximately 10 feet to the surface below. The employee suffered a fractured left ankle and elbow, requiring surgery and hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On April 1, 2016, a worker at ADM in COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA suffered fractures to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with ladders-fixed identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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