North Star Logistics, L.L.C.

Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — BRYANT, SOUTH DAKOTA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at North Star Logistics, L.L.C. in BRYANT, SOUTH DAKOTA
Employer North Star Logistics, L.L.C. Report ID 2023098948
Address Washington Dairy, 19254 432nd Avenue City, State ZIP BRYANT, SOUTH DAKOTA 57221
Event Date September 27, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Wrist(s)
Event Type Other fall to lower level, unspecified Source of Injury Extension ladders
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 238990 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 44.59000, -97.46000

Incident Narrative

An employee was on an extension ladder installing bracing underneath an indoor platform. The feet of the ladder slipped on the working surface and the ladder slid away from wall, causing the employee to fall. The employee sustained a wrist fracture.

Incident Summary

On September 27, 2023, a worker at North Star Logistics, L.L.C. in BRYANT, SOUTH DAKOTA suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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