Hi-Plains Coop

Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — GRAINFIELD, KANSAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Hi-Plains Coop in 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.

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