Nemak USA, Inc.
Struck by object tipping over — Fractures — SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Nemak USA, Inc. | Report ID | 2024088002 |
| Address | 4243 Gateway Drive | City, State ZIP | SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN 53081 |
| Event Date | August 28, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object tipping over | Source of Injury | Tables, desks, work surfaces |
| Secondary Source | Constructed surface irregularity | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331523 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.70000, -87.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was sliding a steel work table when the table caught on an uneven surface and tipped over onto his left leg causing a fracture.
Incident Summary
On August 28, 2024, a worker at Nemak USA, Inc. in SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN suffered fractures to the leg(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object tipping over, with tables, desks, work surfaces identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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