Spunstrand Inc.

Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — WALLACE, IDAHO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Spunstrand Inc. in WALLACE, IDAHO
Employer Spunstrand Inc. Report ID 2017065695
Address 60662 Northside Frontage Road City, State ZIP WALLACE, IDAHO 83873
Event Date June 21, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet Source of Injury Movable ladders, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 339999 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 47.48000, -115.93000

Incident Narrative

An employee was taking a photograph from a ladder that was approximately 8 to 10 feet high when he fell to the floor and broke his lower right tibia.

Incident Summary

On June 21, 2017, a worker at Spunstrand Inc. in WALLACE, IDAHO suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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