Sierra Pacific Industries
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — MEDFORD, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Sierra Pacific Industries | Report ID | 2018087834 |
| Address | 575 S Whelen Ave | City, State ZIP | MEDFORD, WISCONSIN 54451 |
| Event Date | August 1, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Windows, openings |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321911 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 45.13000, -90.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was loading a truck with framed windows when a window struck the employee's left arm, causing a fracture that required surgery and hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On August 1, 2018, a worker at Sierra Pacific Industries in MEDFORD, WISCONSIN suffered fractures to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with windows, openings identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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