KS Kolbenschmidt US Inc
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Bruises, contusions — MARINETTE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | KS Kolbenschmidt US Inc | Report ID | 2019022175 |
| Address | 1731 Industrial Pkwy N | City, State ZIP | MARINETTE, WISCONSIN 54143 |
| Event Date | February 27, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Hoses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336390 | Inspection # | 1383942 |
| GPS Coordinates | 45.08000, -87.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On February 27, 2019, an employee was conversing with another associate, turned, tripped, and fell on a nearby air hose resulting in a contusion to the left side of the rib cage and hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On February 27, 2019, a worker at KS Kolbenschmidt US Inc in MARINETTE, WISCONSIN suffered bruises, contusions to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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