Wingra Leasing, LLC
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — MADISON, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Wingra Leasing, LLC | Report ID | 2021010822 |
| Address | 2975 Kapec Rd | City, State ZIP | MADISON, WISCONSIN 53719 |
| Event Date | January 29, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Multiple trunk locations |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Jacks | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 488490 | Inspection # | 1514467 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.01000, -89.47000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was kneeling down, guiding a truck axle onto jack stands 12-14 inches off the ground while another employee operated a forklift to lift the axle. The axle rolled off the jack stands onto the employee, resulting in injuries to the lower back and rib.
Incident Summary
On January 29, 2021, a worker at Wingra Leasing, LLC in MADISON, WISCONSIN suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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