Menard, Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Cuts, lacerations — WATERTOWN, SOUTH DAKOTA
| Employer | Menard, Inc. | Report ID | 2018021237 |
| Address | 2100 Ninth Avenue South East | City, State ZIP | WATERTOWN, SOUTH DAKOTA 57201 |
| Event Date | February 6, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Head, unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 444110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.88000, -97.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While descending a ladder platform in the plumbing department, an employee missed the last step and stumbled. The employee's head hit the floor, requiring staples and hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On February 6, 2018, a worker at Menard, Inc. in WATERTOWN, SOUTH DAKOTA suffered cuts, lacerations to the head, 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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