Heartland Ag Systems
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — GREAT BEND, KANSAS
| Employer | Heartland Ag Systems | Report ID | 20231211167 |
| Address | 5710 Anchor Way | City, State ZIP | GREAT BEND, KANSAS 67530 |
| Event Date | December 6, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423820 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.34000, -98.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee had been doing an inventory of parts on shelving. They were stepping down from a two-step ladder when they missed a step and fell forward onto the floor. The employee sustained broken ribs and a punctured lung.
Incident Summary
On December 6, 2023, a worker at Heartland Ag Systems in GREAT BEND, KANSAS suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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