Growmark Inc.
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Multiple soft tissue injuries — AMHERST JUNCTION, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Growmark Inc. | Report ID | 20241110183 |
| Address | 3895 Crop Care Ct. | City, State ZIP | AMHERST JUNCTION, WISCONSIN 54407 |
| Event Date | November 1, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple soft tissue injuries | Body Part | Leg(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Conveyors belt, slot, chain |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 424910 | Inspection # | 1786345 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.47000, -89.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was spotting two forklifts that were lowering a conveyor belt frame. One of the forklifts lowered farther than the other, creating tension in the conveyor belt. The belt sprung, causing the conveyor to fall 8 feet off the forklifts and strike the employee in the leg. The employee sustained a dislocated patella and ligament damage.
Incident Summary
On November 1, 2024, a worker at Growmark Inc. in AMHERST JUNCTION, WISCONSIN suffered multiple soft tissue injuries to the leg(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with conveyors belt, slot, chain identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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