Prairie Farms Dairy
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI
| Employer | Prairie Farms Dairy | Report ID | 2023087836 |
| Address | 1510 Veith Drive | City, State ZIP | JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI 65109 |
| Event Date | August 24, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Delivery truck or van |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311511 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.56000, -92.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was backing out of a delivery truck when they slipped on the step. Their foot went through the step as they fell to the ground. The employee sustained a broken left femur, skinned his left shin, and struck his head on the ground.
Incident Summary
On August 24, 2023, a worker at Prairie Farms Dairy in JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with delivery truck or van identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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