K-Tech Kleening Systems, Inc.
Fall on same level due to slipping — Concussions — MERRILL, WISCONSIN
| Employer | K-Tech Kleening Systems, Inc. | Report ID | 2019021276 |
| Address | 302 Cottage St | City, State ZIP | MERRILL, WISCONSIN 54452 |
| Event Date | February 4, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561720 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 45.18000, -89.71000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking to their vehicle, slipped on ice and fell hitting their head. The employee sustained a concussion.
Incident Summary
On February 4, 2019, a worker at K-Tech Kleening Systems, Inc. in MERRILL, WISCONSIN suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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