AG PROCESSING INC
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — SAINT JOSEPH, MISSOURI
| Employer | AG PROCESSING INC | Report ID | 2020077233 |
| Address | 900 LOWER LAKE ROAD | City, State ZIP | SAINT JOSEPH, MISSOURI 64504 |
| Event Date | July 7, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Manlifts |
| Secondary Source | Lifelines, lanyards, safety belts, harnesses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311222 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.72000, -94.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was riding a belted man lift when his fall protection became caught in the man lift. The employee fell approximately 8 feet and broke his lower left leg. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 7, 2020, a worker at AG PROCESSING INC in SAINT JOSEPH, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with manlifts identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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