Cornette Farm Supply, Inc.
Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — GREENLEAF, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Cornette Farm Supply, Inc. | Report ID | 2023065156 |
| Address | 6775 Follett Street | City, State ZIP | GREENLEAF, WISCONSIN 54126 |
| Event Date | June 12, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Elbow(s) |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Ceilings |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 424910 | Inspection # | 1676843 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.31000, -88.09000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was checking the spare bin level when they fell through a false ceiling approximately 15 feet to the ground. The employee landed on his feet and sustained a fractured left elbow and sprained right ankle.
Incident Summary
On June 12, 2023, a worker at Cornette Farm Supply, Inc. in GREENLEAF, WISCONSIN suffered fractures to the elbow(s). The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet, with ceilings identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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