Generac Power Systems, Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — WHITEWATER, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Generac Power Systems, Inc. | Report ID | 20191111500 |
| Address | 757 N Newcomb Street | City, State ZIP | WHITEWATER, WISCONSIN 53190 |
| Event Date | November 4, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Racks-garment and other |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 335312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.84000, -88.71000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On 11/4/19, an employee was standing on the bottom row of parts racking approximately 1 foot above the floor to retrieve parts from the top row, which was approximately 5 feet above the floor. At approximately 12:17 p.m., the employee fell backwards from the bottom rack. Her head hit the floor, and the parts bin slid out of the rack and also struck her head. She was hospitalized with a head injury.
Incident Summary
On November 4, 2019, a worker at Generac Power Systems, Inc. in WHITEWATER, WISCONSIN suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with racks-garment and other identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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