Kohler Co.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Kohler Co. | Report ID | 2021097995 |
| Address | N7650 Lake Shore Drive | City, State ZIP | SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN 53083 |
| Event Date | September 16, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Parts and materials, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 335312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.81000, -87.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing a radiator on a generator. A part fell and struck the employee on the head and left shoulder. The employee suffered head trauma.
Incident Summary
On September 16, 2021, a worker at Kohler Co. in SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with parts and materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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