Sloan Implement Company Inc.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Bruises, contusions — MONROE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Sloan Implement Company Inc. | Report ID | 2020043487 |
| Address | W5511 County Hwy DR | City, State ZIP | MONROE, WISCONSIN 53566 |
| Event Date | April 16, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Trailers |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423820 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.61000, -89.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee lost his balance while securing lawn mowers on a flatbed trailer. He grabbed one of the lawn mower hoods to prevent himself from falling. The hood flipped up and the employee fell 3 to 6 feet onto his back. He suffered bruising to his back and knees and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On April 16, 2020, a worker at Sloan Implement Company Inc. in MONROE, WISCONSIN suffered bruises, contusions to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with trailers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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