IPMF LLC
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | IPMF LLC | Report ID | 2019032349 |
| Address | 4260 Capital Circle | City, State ZIP | JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN 53546 |
| Event Date | March 4, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Skids, pallets | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311422 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.67000, -88.95000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped and fell while walking across a production floor. The employee's right hand was caught by a pallet, causing a broken wrist.
Incident Summary
On March 4, 2019, a worker at IPMF LLC in JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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