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Sub Zero, Inc.

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — MADISON, WISCONSIN

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Sub Zero, Inc. in MADISON, WISCONSIN
Employer Sub Zero, Inc. Report ID 2020087899
Address 6061 Basswood Drive City, State ZIP MADISON, WISCONSIN 53711
Event Date August 20, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 335222 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 43.01000, -89.46000

Incident Narrative

An employee was pulling a wheeled cart containing parts to another area of the assembly line. During transport, the cart hit a floor mounted rail track in the aisle, causing the cart to tip over. The cart struck the employee's lower right leg and fractured the tibia and fibula.

Incident Summary

On August 20, 2020, a worker at Sub Zero, Inc. in MADISON, WISCONSIN suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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