ABBYLAND PORK PACK, INC.
Struck by object or equipment rolling freely — Fractures — CURTISS, WISCONSIN
| Employer | ABBYLAND PORK PACK, INC. | Report ID | 2019054774 |
| Address | 539 N. MERIDIAN STREET | City, State ZIP | CURTISS, WISCONSIN 54422 |
| Event Date | May 10, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment rolling freely | Source of Injury | Rollers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311612 | Inspection # | 1401223 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.94000, -90.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On May 10, 2019, at about 7:00 p.m., an employee was working on a fleshing machine to remove the manure roller when the roller (weighing about 1200 pounds) started to roll. As he attempted to move out of the way, the roller struck and broke his lower right leg.
Incident Summary
On May 10, 2019, a worker at ABBYLAND PORK PACK, INC. in CURTISS, WISCONSIN suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment rolling freely, with rollers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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