Verhoff Alfalfa Mills, Inc.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Dislocation of joints — NEW BAVARIA, OHIO
| Employer | Verhoff Alfalfa Mills, Inc. | Report ID | 2018054488 |
| Address | C358 Co Rd. 16 | City, State ZIP | NEW BAVARIA, OHIO 43548 |
| Event Date | May 9, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Dislocation of joints | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311119 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.20000, -84.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On May 9, 2018, an employee was inspecting a machine from an extension ladder when the ladder slipped from underneath the employee. The employee fell 6 feet and dislocated an ankle, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On May 9, 2018, a worker at Verhoff Alfalfa Mills, Inc. in NEW BAVARIA, OHIO suffered dislocation of joints to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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