Niemann Foods, Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — DECATUR, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Niemann Foods, Inc. | Report ID | 2021064715 |
| Address | 2280 E William | City, State ZIP | DECATUR, ILLINOIS 62526 |
| Event Date | June 9, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.84000, -88.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell while getting off a two-step ladder, landing on the floor and suffering a broken hip. The employee was hospitalized and underwent surgery.
Incident Summary
On June 9, 2021, a worker at Niemann Foods, Inc. in DECATUR, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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