Higgins Pallets
Slip, trip, stumble while stepping between levels — Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries — LAMAR, MISSOURI
| Employer | Higgins Pallets | Report ID | 20241110965 |
| Address | 701 East 20th Street | City, State ZIP | LAMAR, MISSOURI 64759 |
| Event Date | November 25, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries | Body Part | Multiple trunk locations |
| Event Type | Slip, trip, stumble while stepping between levels | Source of Injury | Vehicle and machine platforms, surfaces |
| Secondary Source | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 321920 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.48000, -94.26000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing jammed nails in a pallet nailing machine. He lost his balance while stepping off the machine and tripped over a retractable power cord. He struck a nearby roller table and sustained collapsed lungs and a fractured rib.
Incident Summary
On November 25, 2024, a worker at Higgins Pallets in LAMAR, MISSOURI suffered multiple severe wounds and internal injuries to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as slip, trip, stumble while stepping between levels, with vehicle and machine platforms, surfaces identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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