GARDEN CITY, KANSAS—
Andrew Larson Farm
Other fall to lower level 21 to 25 feet · Concussions
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Andrew Larson Farm, 5565 W. Jones Ave., GARDEN CITY, KANSAS 67846 on — Concussions, affecting the brain.
Final narrative
An employee had ascended approximately 21 feet up a grain elevator to close a hatch located at the eave of the bin. While descending, the employee fell to the ground and sustained multiple fractures and a concussion.
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