Hi-Plains Coop
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — GRAINFIELD, KANSAS
| Employer | Hi-Plains Coop | Report ID | 2020054765 |
| Address | 218 E Front St | City, State ZIP | GRAINFIELD, KANSAS 67737 |
| Event Date | May 22, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Roofs, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 424510 | Inspection # | 1476537 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.11000, -100.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pulling an auger while standing on top of a scale house when the auger gave, causing the employee to lose footing and fall to the ground. The employee suffered a broken left arm, multiple broken ribs on the left side, and a broken pelvis.
Incident Summary
On May 22, 2020, a worker at Hi-Plains Coop in GRAINFIELD, KANSAS suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with roofs, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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