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Zenith Tech, Inc.

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — MADISON, WISCONSIN

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Zenith Tech, Inc. in MADISON, WISCONSIN
Employer Zenith Tech, Inc. Report ID 2015118253
Address Intersection of Hwy 12/18 and Verona Road City, State ZIP MADISON, WISCONSIN 53704
Event Date November 3, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Plywood, wood paneling; particle, chip, flake board
Industry (NAICS) 237310 Inspection # 1103842
GPS Coordinates 43.11000, -89.35000

Incident Narrative

Employees were stripping concrete forms from a bridge when a 4 x 8 piece of plywood fell hitting another employee on the ground causing broken ribs, a back injury, and a punctured lung.

Incident Summary

On November 3, 2015, a worker at Zenith Tech, Inc. in MADISON, WISCONSIN suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with plywood, wood paneling; particle, chip, flake board identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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