Fisher-Barton Specialty Products, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — WATERTOWN, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Fisher-Barton Specialty Products, Inc. | Report ID | 2022010101 |
| Address | 1040 S. 12th Street | City, State ZIP | WATERTOWN, WISCONSIN 53094 |
| Event Date | January 6, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332116 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.17000, -88.71000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped on a low cart (30 by 30 inches, 11 inches tall) and fell in an aisle. The employee suffered a broken hip.
Incident Summary
On January 6, 2022, a worker at Fisher-Barton Specialty Products, Inc. in WATERTOWN, WISCONSIN suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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