Woodman's Food Market, Inc
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Bruises, contusions — WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Woodman's Food Market, Inc | Report ID | 2020076762 |
| Address | 1600 E Main St | City, State ZIP | WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN 53186 |
| Event Date | July 18, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Containers-nonpressurized, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Skids, pallets | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 424410 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.02000, -88.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was maneuvering a pallet of produce when it began to tip over. Produce fell off the pallet onto his right ankle causing a contusion.
Incident Summary
On July 18, 2020, a worker at Woodman's Food Market, Inc in WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN suffered bruises, contusions to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with containers-nonpressurized, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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