Vison Electric LLC.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — CLARK, SOUTH DAKOTA
| Employer | Vison Electric LLC. | Report ID | 2023087348 |
| Address | 2 miles southwest of the intersection of SD20 and SD25 | City, State ZIP | CLARK, SOUTH DAKOTA 57225 |
| Event Date | August 11, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Structural elements, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 45.32000, -97.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was 3 feet up a 6-foot ladder while installing cable brackets when the structural cross-member broke loose, causing him to fall from the ladder. The employee landed with his right leg horizontally on a secured structural cross-member that was approximately 6 inches from the ground, resulting in a broken leg.
Incident Summary
On August 11, 2023, a worker at Vison Electric LLC. in CLARK, SOUTH DAKOTA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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