BERNER FOOD & BEVERAGE, LLC
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment unspecified — Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries — DAKOTA, ILLINOIS
| Employer | BERNER FOOD & BEVERAGE, LLC | Report ID | 2025077056 |
| Address | 2034 E. Factory Rd. | City, State ZIP | DAKOTA, ILLINOIS 61018 |
| Event Date | July 20, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries | Body Part | Multiple body parts unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment unspecified | Source of Injury | Portable ladders and stairs unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Other constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311513 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.43000, -89.57000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was ascending an 8-foot ladder to clean an overhead conveyor when the ladder tipped over and the employee fell to the floor sustaining a concussion and broken vertebrae.
Incident Summary
On July 20, 2025, a worker at BERNER FOOD & BEVERAGE, LLC in DAKOTA, ILLINOIS suffered injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries to the multiple body parts unspecified. The incident was classified as fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment unspecified, with portable ladders and stairs unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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