Wysocki Produce Farms
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Concussions — NEKOOSA, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Wysocki Produce Farms | Report ID | 2017109641 |
| Address | 8550 Central Sands Road | City, State ZIP | NEKOOSA, WISCONSIN 54457 |
| Event Date | October 7, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Chains, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Highway vehicle, motorized, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 111211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.18000, -89.85000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pulling a truck out of a muddy field with a tractor when a chain slipped off the truck and struck the employee's head, causing a concussion and left ear laceration.
Incident Summary
On October 7, 2017, a worker at Wysocki Produce Farms in NEKOOSA, WISCONSIN suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with chains, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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