KNG Mechanical, Inc.
Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified — Cuts, lacerations — CHIPPEWA FALLS, WISCONSIN
| Employer | KNG Mechanical, Inc. | Report ID | 2023065765 |
| Address | 1400 Halbleib Road | City, State ZIP | CHIPPEWA FALLS, WISCONSIN 54729 |
| Event Date | June 28, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified | Source of Injury | Existing floor opening |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.95000, -91.37000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On June 28, 2023, at 12:00 p.m., an employee removed a conveyor from a mezzanine. The employee was looking up to the next level when they fell to the lower level through the opening created when the conveyor was removed. The employee contacted steel from the removed frame, resulting in a cut on their back.
Incident Summary
On June 28, 2023, a worker at KNG Mechanical, Inc. in CHIPPEWA FALLS, WISCONSIN suffered cuts, lacerations to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified, with existing floor opening identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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