Trollhaugen, Inc.
Struck against object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — DRESSER, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Trollhaugen, Inc. | Report ID | 2019088984 |
| Address | 2232 100th Ave | City, State ZIP | DRESSER, WISCONSIN 54009 |
| Event Date | August 29, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck against object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Ski lifts, gondola rides |
| Secondary Source | High winds, gusts, turbulence | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 713990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 45.35000, -92.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On August 29, 2019, an employee was engaging the brake on a zip line when wind caused the brake to hit and engage the emergency arrest device (EAD). This caused the employee to stop abruptly and be jolted in the air. The employee's foot then hit the zip line and sustained a compound fracture.
Incident Summary
On August 29, 2019, a worker at Trollhaugen, Inc. in DRESSER, WISCONSIN suffered fractures to the foot (feet), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck against object or equipment, n.e.c., with ski lifts, gondola rides identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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