Hy-Vee #1637

Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Hy-Vee #1637 in SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
Employer Hy-Vee #1637 Report ID 20171010286
Address 3020 East 10th Street City, State ZIP SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA 57103
Event Date October 26, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Foot (feet) and ankle(s)
Event Type Other fall to lower level, unspecified Source of Injury Step ladders
Industry (NAICS) 445110 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 43.54000, -96.68000

Incident Narrative

An employee was painting a wall on a step ladder, lost his balance and fell several feet resulting in a fractured right heel and left ankle.

Incident Summary

On October 26, 2017, a worker at Hy-Vee #1637 in SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA suffered fractures to the foot (feet) and ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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