Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Prairie Sand and Gravel Inc., 34592 County Road K, PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WISCONSIN 53821
on — Fractures , affecting the Rib(s), oblique area.
Final narrative
An employee was standing on a dry screener machine when they lost their balance and fell approximately 5 feet to the concrete ground below. The employee was hospitalized with 12 broken ribs.
Hospitalized Rib(s), oblique area Mineral sorters, separators, concentrators
Mining operation
This is a mining-sector employer (NAICS 212312). For MSHA mine-safety and violation records for this operator, see miningincidents.org →
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