Effingham Equity
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — BARTELSO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Effingham Equity | Report ID | 2019010024 |
| Address | Hemker Dairy Farm, 11311 Pioneer Road | City, State ZIP | BARTELSO, ILLINOIS 62218 |
| Event Date | January 2, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Grain bin exterior |
| Secondary Source | Ground, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 424910 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.52000, -89.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An Effingham Equity employee was delivering bulk feed to a customer. He had to climb a bulk feed bin to open the lid. While he was climbing the ladder, a rung broke, causing him to fall approximately 10 feet to the ground. He suffered a broken ankle.
Incident Summary
On January 2, 2019, a worker at Effingham Equity in BARTELSO, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet, with grain bin exterior identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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