TruLite
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — NEW BERLIN, WISCONSIN
| Employer | TruLite | Report ID | 20181111274 |
| Address | 5700 S. Moreland Road | City, State ZIP | NEW BERLIN, WISCONSIN 53151 |
| Event Date | November 1, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Glass building materials |
| Industry (NAICS) | 999999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.94000, -88.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was handling large glass when it fell, causing the employee serious abdominal wounds.
Incident Summary
On November 1, 2018, a worker at TruLite in NEW BERLIN, WISCONSIN suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with glass building materials identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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