Hy-Vee #1637
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — 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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