Northern Gear and Machining
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — MUSKEGO, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Northern Gear and Machining | Report ID | 20231110568 |
| Address | W160S6609 Commerce Drive | City, State ZIP | MUSKEGO, WISCONSIN 53150 |
| Event Date | November 16, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Skids, pallets | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331221 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.92000, -88.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped over a pallet and fell to the ground fracturing their right arm.
Incident Summary
On November 16, 2023, a worker at Northern Gear and Machining in MUSKEGO, WISCONSIN suffered fractures to the arm(s), unspecified. 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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