Marathon Cheese Corporation
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — MARATHON, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Marathon Cheese Corporation | Report ID | 2020032785 |
| Address | 304 East St. | City, State ZIP | MARATHON, WISCONSIN 54448 |
| Event Date | March 26, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Floor irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311513 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.93000, -89.83000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While walking, an employee tripped over a 1.75-inch elevated metal edge protecting a floor scale. The employee fell to the floor and suffered a broken left hip.
Incident Summary
On March 26, 2020, a worker at Marathon Cheese Corporation in MARATHON, WISCONSIN suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with floor irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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