PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc.
Fall on same level due to slipping — Sprains — APPLETON, WISCONSIN
| Employer | PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. | Report ID | 2022021260 |
| Address | West 6390 Challenger Drive | City, State ZIP | APPLETON, WISCONSIN 54914 |
| Event Date | February 9, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Sprains | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Lubricating greases, cutting oils | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 488119 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.26000, -88.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking through an airplane hangar when he slipped on hydraulic fluid and fell to the ground, resulting in a left ankle sprain that required surgery.
Incident Summary
On February 9, 2022, a worker at PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. in APPLETON, WISCONSIN suffered sprains to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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