Phillips Medisize - Origen Facility
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — MENOMONIE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Phillips Medisize - Origen Facility | Report ID | 20221110060 |
| Address | 428 Technology Drive East | City, State ZIP | MENOMONIE, WISCONSIN 54751 |
| Event Date | November 15, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Floor coverings- nonstructural | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332117 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.87000, -91.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On November 15, 2022, at approximately 9:25 p.m., an employee was walking to her work station when she stepped on an antifatigue mat. The mat slipped out from under her, causing her to fall and fracture her knee.
Incident Summary
On November 15, 2022, a worker at Phillips Medisize - Origen Facility in MENOMONIE, WISCONSIN suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 3,680 severe injury reports involving "Fall on same level due to slipping" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall on same level due to slipping injuries.
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