Corn Farming

NarrativeAt 9:35 a.m. on February 28, 2017, an employee was making preparations to lift a section of pre-built beams. Before any connection was made to move the beams/structure, the materials collapsed and struck the employee. He sustained multiple injuries that included fractures to his skull, collarbone, ribs, vertebrae, leg, and ankle, as well as a punctured lung. The employee was hospitalized and received treatment for his injuries.The incident investigation revealed that the beams requiring movement, were previously connected with bolts that had been removed just before the employee began making preparations for the lift.

NarrativeAn employee was standing between a pickup truck and a wagon attempting to connect the two together, when the truck rolled back pinning the employee between the truck and wagon. The employee suffered a broken shoulder, left arm, left clavicle and four ribs on the left side.

NarrativeAn employee was rouging corn in a field when he lost consciousness due to heat stress. He suffered burns to his legs and hands from direct sun exposure, requiring hospitalization.