Novus AG
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — COLON, NEBRASKA
| Employer | Novus AG | Report ID | 2025066261 |
| Address | 1646 County Road R | City, State ZIP | COLON, NEBRASKA 68018 |
| Event Date | June 30, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Agricultural and garden machinery unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 424910 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.30000, -96.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing an inspection ladder to observe the inside of a hopper. He slipped on the fourth rung, fell backward, and landed on his right foot on the ground about 38 inches below, suffering a broken right ankle.
Incident Summary
On June 30, 2025, a worker at Novus AG in COLON, NEBRASKA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with agricultural and garden machinery unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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