United Cooperative
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — OCONTO FALLS, WISCONSIN
| Employer | United Cooperative | Report ID | 20221110388 |
| Address | 720 N. Main St. | City, State ZIP | OCONTO FALLS, WISCONSIN 54154 |
| Event Date | November 28, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Motors other than vehicle |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424510 | Inspection # | 1637455 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.88000, -88.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On November 28, 2022, an employee was lifting a motor with a chain when the eyelet broke. The motor fell and the employee was struck in the head, suffering a blood clot in the brain. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On November 28, 2022, a worker at United Cooperative in OCONTO FALLS, WISCONSIN suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with motors other than vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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