Theisen Supply Inc.
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Fractures — SPARTA, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Theisen Supply Inc. | Report ID | 2024043406 |
| Address | 3000 South Black River Street | City, State ZIP | SPARTA, WISCONSIN 54656 |
| Event Date | April 18, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Dimensional lumber |
| Secondary Source | Trucks unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 424910 | Inspection # | 1744250 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.91000, -90.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was assisting a customer in loading items onto their truck/trailer. The employee cut a band off a bundle of railroad ties. As they walked away the railroad ties fell and struck them, causing them to fall to the ground. A railroad tie landed on top of their leg and the leg was fractured.
Incident Summary
On April 18, 2024, a worker at Theisen Supply Inc. in SPARTA, WISCONSIN suffered fractures to the leg(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with dimensional lumber identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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