OEC Graphics Inc
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN
| Employer | OEC Graphics Inc | Report ID | 20221210903 |
| Address | 555 West Waukau Avenue | City, State ZIP | OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN 54902 |
| Event Date | December 15, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Boxes, crates, cartons |
| Secondary Source | Racks-garment and other | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | 1641261 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.98000, -88.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On December 15, 2022, an employee was checking inventory in the warehouse when a pallet racking shelf failed, causing boxes to fall from the top rack. The employee was found on the floor with head trauma.
Incident Summary
On December 15, 2022, a worker at OEC Graphics Inc in OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with boxes, crates, cartons identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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