Energizer Holdings Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — FENNIMORE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Energizer Holdings Inc. | Report ID | 20221110190 |
| Address | 100 Rayovac Ct | City, State ZIP | FENNIMORE, WISCONSIN 53809 |
| Event Date | November 19, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 335912 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.97000, -90.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was at their workstation when they got tangled in cords that were hanging off the back of the workstation, tripped, and fell to the ground. They sustained fractures to their right humerus and right knee.
Incident Summary
On November 19, 2022, a worker at Energizer Holdings Inc. in FENNIMORE, WISCONSIN suffered fractures to the upper and lower limb(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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