Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — WAHPETON, NORTH DAKOTA
| Employer | Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative | Report ID | 2017087942 |
| Address | 7525 Red River Road | City, State ZIP | WAHPETON, NORTH DAKOTA 58074 |
| Event Date | August 17, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311313 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 46.32000, -96.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While standing on the third step of a ladder and tightening an overhead bolt, an employee lost balance and fell to the concrete floor, fracturing the left leg.
Incident Summary
On August 17, 2017, a worker at Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative in WAHPETON, NORTH DAKOTA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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