Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet · Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c.
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at AG PROCESSING, INC., 900 S.W. LOWER LAKE ROAD, SAINT JOSEPH, MISSOURI 64504
on — Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c., affecting the upper and lower limb(s).
Final narrative
An employee was loosening a loading spout and fell approximately 12 feet. The employee sustained a fractured right elbow and left tibia and a torn left ACL. Fall protection was not worn at the time of the incident.
HospitalizedUpper and lower limb(s)Nonclassifiable
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