OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221377609

PACUR, LLC

OSHKOSH, WI· 2021-06-13T00:00:00

Event: Climbing on Ladder, Concrete Floor, Descending Ladder, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Fall Protection, Fibula, Floor, Guardrail, Ladder, Leg, Slip, Slippery Surface, Tibia
NAICS: 326199
Inspection type: Referral
Activity number: #345381396
Employer profile: PACUR, LLC
Summary number: 221377609
Report ID: 0521100

Event description

Employee falls from ladder while cleaning hopper and fractur

Investigation abstract

At 12:30 p.m. on June 13, 2021, Employee #1 was cleaning out a trim hopper and auger located above an extrusion machine, approximately eight feet from the ground. After finishing the cleanout, the employee attempted to step onto an 8-foot folding ladder. The employee's foot slipped on the ladder rung causing it to wobble, and the employee fell to the concrete floor. The working platform was approximately seven feet above the floor and lacked guardrails or safety nets. The employee suffered fractures to the tibia and fibula and was transported to the hospital for treatment.

Victim

#1 Hospitalized Age 50 M

Event type
5

Occupation code
779

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