WCCO Belting, Inc.
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — WAHPETON, NORTH DAKOTA
| Employer | WCCO Belting, Inc. | Report ID | 2022075825 |
| Address | 1998 North Ninth Street | City, State ZIP | WAHPETON, NORTH DAKOTA 58074 |
| Event Date | July 5, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326220 | Inspection # | 1606560 |
| GPS Coordinates | 46.28000, -96.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped and fell while taking out trash. He landed on the ground and suffered a broken leg.
Incident Summary
On July 5, 2022, a worker at WCCO Belting, Inc. in WAHPETON, NORTH DAKOTA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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