Saputo Cheese USA Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet - Fractures - WAUPUN, Wisconsin
| Employer | Saputo Cheese USA Inc. |
| Address | N3545 County Rd EE |
| City, State ZIP | WAUPUN, Wisconsin 53963 |
| Report ID | 2019054847 |
| Event Date | May 13, 2019 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures |
| Body Part | Skull |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet |
| Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311513 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.67000, -88.79000 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
On May 13, 2019, an employee was asked to locate a motor in the storage room. About 20-30 minutes later a maintenance employee came into the storage room and found the injured employee leaning against a rack and bleeding. A ladder was found on the floor and the injured employee later said he had been on the ladder about 4 feet high. The employee was hospitalized with a skull fracture.
Incident Summary
On May 13, 2019, a worker at Saputo Cheese USA Inc. in WAUPUN, Wisconsin suffered fractures to the skull. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 3,309 severe injury reports involving "Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2018 | BAYSTATE MEDICAL CENTER | MONSON, Massachusetts | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Aug 16, 2023 | Newbrook Gardens Associates LLC | BAY SHORE, New York | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Hosp. |
| May 30, 2019 | Hanover Foods Corporation | CLAYTON, Delaware | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Feb 15, 2023 | Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. | HUBER HEIGHTS, Ohio | Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. | Hosp. |
| Oct 4, 2019 | Midway Freightliner, Inc. | QUINCY, Illinois | Cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages | Hosp. |
| Mar 26, 2021 | CRACKER BARREL | WASHINGTON, Pennsylvania | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Mar 17, 2022 | Northrop Grumman Corporation | PALMDALE, California | Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions | Hosp. |
| Dec 15, 2019 | Walmart | SAINT CLOUD, Florida | Fractures | Hosp. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Workers injured on the job have the right to medical treatment covered by workers' compensation, wage replacement benefits during recovery, and protection against retaliation for reporting the injury. You have the right to file a complaint with OSHA if you believe your workplace is unsafe, and OSHA cannot reveal your identity to your employer without your consent. You also have the right to see your OSHA 300 injury log. If your employer denies a workers' comp claim, you can appeal through your state's workers' compensation board. An occupational health attorney can advise on complex cases involving denied claims or third-party liability.
After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.
You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately, they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.
About This OSHA Report
This is a severe injury report filed with OSHA. Employers are required to report all work-related fatalities and severe injuries within 8 to 24 hours. Browse more reports by employer, state, or industry below.