Jorgensen Conveyors, INnc
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — MEQUON, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Jorgensen Conveyors, INnc | Report ID | 2020043617 |
| Address | 10303 North Baehr Road | City, State ZIP | MEQUON, WISCONSIN 53092 |
| Event Date | April 20, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333517 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.20000, -87.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working under a conveyor casing. The casing fell on the employee, breaking the employee's ribs and collarbone.
Incident Summary
On April 20, 2020, a worker at Jorgensen Conveyors, INnc in MEQUON, WISCONSIN suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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