Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200230449 - Employee killed in fall from ladder on feed bins

Accident Summary Nr: 200230449 -- Report ID: 1032500 -- Event Date: 10/17/1998
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
300211141	10/19/1998	2048	0	J. R. Simplot Company, Dba Western Stockmen'S

Abstract: On October 17, 1998, Employee #1 was performing his regular duties at a feed mill. These included bagging and clean up, as well as watching the coolers and pulling samples. He had gone to the roof of the bins several times to make sure they were filling properly. At approximately 2:00 a.m., Employee #1's body was found lying on the ground near the southeast corner of the mill. He had sustained severe injuries, including multiple skull fractures, a fractured upper jaw, and crushed cheek and nasal bones. He had apparently fallen from a 20 ft ladder immediately adjacent to where he was found.

Keywords: FRACTURE, HEAD, MAINTENANCE, WORK RULES, LADDER, FEED MILL, SKULL, FALL, FALL PROTECTION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	300211141			Fatality	Fracture	Janitors and cleaners

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