Evergreen Disposal
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — KALISPELL, MONTANA
| Employer | Evergreen Disposal | Report ID | 2018065999 |
| Address | 55 West Valley Drive | City, State ZIP | KALISPELL, MONTANA 59901 |
| Event Date | June 18, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 562111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 48.18000, -114.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing on a trash bin to remove debris when he lost his balance and fell to the ground, breaking his leg.
Incident Summary
On June 18, 2018, a worker at Evergreen Disposal in KALISPELL, MONTANA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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