United Cooperative
Struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment — Fractures — BEAVER DAM, WISCONSIN
| Employer | United Cooperative | Report ID | 2017064981 |
| Address | N7160 Raceway Road | City, State ZIP | BEAVER DAM, WISCONSIN 53916 |
| Event Date | June 1, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment | Source of Injury | Tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424510 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.45000, -88.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was rolling up a hose after filling a 250-gallon fuel tank when the tank stand collapsed and the tank fell on the employee. The employee fractured 14 ribs and the sternum and suffered contusions on the shoulders and upper back.
Incident Summary
On June 1, 2017, a worker at United Cooperative in BEAVER DAM, WISCONSIN suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment, with tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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