Schoeneck Containers Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. — NEW BERLIN, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Schoeneck Containers Inc. | Report ID | 2018043232 |
| Address | 2160 S. 170th Street | City, State ZIP | NEW BERLIN, WISCONSIN 53151 |
| Event Date | April 4, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Tables, worktables |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326199 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.00000, -88.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee entered a scrap dumpster to remove metal scrap. As he was attempting to remove metal scrap, an aluminum table in the dumpster fell, striking and knocking him down into the bottom of the dumpster. He was pinned by the aluminum table and unable to free himself, suffering a head contusion and back injury/strain. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On April 4, 2018, a worker at Schoeneck Containers Inc. in NEW BERLIN, WISCONSIN suffered multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with tables, worktables identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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