Penske Truck Leasing Corporation
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Penske Truck Leasing Corporation | Report ID | 20171110556 |
| Address | 11701 West Carmen Avenue | City, State ZIP | MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 53225 |
| Event Date | November 1, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Highway vehicle, motorized, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 532120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.12000, -88.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was repairing a truck when a driveshaft fell and struck the employee's head.
Incident Summary
On November 1, 2017, a worker at Penske Truck Leasing Corporation in MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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