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Dislocation of joints

1 hospitalization · 2018054488 · 5/9/2018 · Verhoff Alfalfa Mills, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Ankle(s)
Nature of injury
Dislocation of joints

Cause

Event
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet
Source
Extension ladders
Secondary source
Floor, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Verhoff Alfalfa Mills, Inc.
Location
C358 Co Rd. 16, NEW BAVARIA, OHIO, 43548
NAICS
311119
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On May 9, 2018, an employee was inspecting a machine from an extension ladder when the ladder slipped from underneath the employee. The employee fell 6 feet and dislocated an ankle, requiring hospitalization.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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