Paper Dimensions LLC

Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker — Fractures — BEAVER DAM, WISCONSIN

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Paper Dimensions LLC in BEAVER DAM, WISCONSIN
Employer Paper Dimensions LLC Report ID 2021053911
Address 1101 De Clark Street City, State ZIP BEAVER DAM, WISCONSIN 53916
Event Date May 12, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Leg(s), unspecified
Event Type Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker Source of Injury Reels, rolls, spools, coils, cones
Industry (NAICS) 322299 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 43.47000, -88.83000

Incident Narrative

An employee was moving a roll of paper (approx. 72 inches in diameter and weighing 400 lbs.) it rolled onto the employee's left leg and fractured it.

Incident Summary

On May 12, 2021, a worker at Paper Dimensions LLC in BEAVER DAM, WISCONSIN suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker, with reels, rolls, spools, coils, cones identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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