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Sprains, strains, tears unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2024098841 · 9/22/2024 · Protein Solutions

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Knee(s)
Nature of injury
Sprains, strains, tears unspecified

Cause

Event
Other fall to lower level unspecified
Source
Catwalks
Secondary source
Other constructed surface

Employer

Name
Protein Solutions
Location
3800 East 32nd Street, JOPLIN, MISSOURI, 64804
NAICS
311111
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was on a catwalk to visually inspect a piece of equipment. The catwalk has three stair treads from the ground level to the top of the catwalk walking surface. The employee either slipped going down the stairs or missed a step altogether, causing them to fall to the concrete floor and tear a ligament in their left knee. The employee was hospitalized.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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