Barlett Cooperative Association
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — BARTLETT, KANSAS
| Employer | Barlett Cooperative Association | Report ID | 2023098403 |
| Address | 401 N. MAIN ST. | City, State ZIP | BARTLETT, KANSAS 67332 |
| Event Date | September 12, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet), unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 424510 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.26000, -95.54000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was unloading a bulk feed delivery when the feed got stuck in the truck feed bin. The employee went to the back of the truck, activated the lid open button, and climbed the ladder to the top of the truck. He successfully knocked down the feed and was exiting the truck when the lid platform suddenly activated, causing him to lose his balance. He fell 11 feet off the truck, landed on his feet, and tumbled onto the ground. The employee suffered several broken bones in his left heel and a fracture in his right foot.
Incident Summary
On September 12, 2023, a worker at Barlett Cooperative Association in BARTLETT, KANSAS suffered fractures to the foot (feet), unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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