BOSCH PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — NEW RICHMOND, WISCONSIN

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at BOSCH PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIES, INC. in NEW RICHMOND, WISCONSIN
Employer BOSCH PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Report ID 2018054555
Address 869 S KNOWLES AVENUE City, State ZIP NEW RICHMOND, WISCONSIN 54017
Event Date May 10, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part Source of Injury Machinery, unspecified
Secondary Source Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
Industry (NAICS) 333993 Inspection # 1317687
GPS Coordinates 45.11000, -92.53000

Incident Narrative

On May 10, 2018, at 5:40 p.m., several employees were attempting to remove a machine from a semi trailer. The machine was returned by a customer and had not been crated. The employees used a forklift and lifting straps to move the machine. The machine tipped, pinning one employee against the wall of the facility. The employee suffered a broken ankle and cracked rib, as well as a possible concussion.

Incident Summary

On May 10, 2018, a worker at BOSCH PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIES, INC. in NEW RICHMOND, WISCONSIN suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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