Generac Power Systems, Inc.
Struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, n.e.c. — Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. — WHITEWATER, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Generac Power Systems, Inc. | Report ID | 2020077135 |
| Address | 757 N Newcomb Street | City, State ZIP | WHITEWATER, WISCONSIN 53190 |
| Event Date | July 29, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 335312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.84000, -88.71000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were pushing a multi-tiered material handling cart that weighed approximately 363 pounds. The cart rolled over the foot and ankle of one of the employees. The injured employee sustained lacerations to the ankle and chipped bone.
Incident Summary
On July 29, 2020, a worker at Generac Power Systems, Inc. in WHITEWATER, WISCONSIN suffered fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, n.e.c., with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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