Meyer Manufacturing Corporation
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Bruises, contusions — DORCHESTER, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Meyer Manufacturing Corporation | Report ID | 20241110559 |
| Address | 674 W Business, Co Rd A | City, State ZIP | DORCHESTER, WISCONSIN 54425 |
| Event Date | November 12, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Containers, furniture, fixtures unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Elevators, hoists, lifts unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 45.00000, -90.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a hoist to lift a parts carrier (skeleton). The skeleton released from the plate clamp, fell, and struck the employee who was hospitalized for contusions to the head and ribs.
Incident Summary
On November 12, 2024, a worker at Meyer Manufacturing Corporation in DORCHESTER, WISCONSIN suffered bruises, contusions to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with containers, furniture, fixtures unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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