Lakeland Sports Center
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — PLYMOUTH, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Lakeland Sports Center | Report ID | 2018044140 |
| Address | 1663 Pilgrim Road | City, State ZIP | PLYMOUTH, WISCONSIN 53073 |
| Event Date | April 30, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Barrels, drums-except pressurized |
| Secondary Source | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.72000, -87.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a full 55-gallon drum onto a cart when it tipped and began to fall. As he tried to catch the drum, it struck and broke his right ankle.
Incident Summary
On April 30, 2018, a worker at Lakeland Sports Center in PLYMOUTH, WISCONSIN suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with barrels, drums-except pressurized identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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