D&S Manufacturing

Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. — BLACK RIVER FALLS, WISCONSIN

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at D&S Manufacturing in BLACK RIVER FALLS, WISCONSIN
Employer D&S Manufacturing Report ID 2015063543
Address 301 E Main St City, State ZIP BLACK RIVER FALLS, WISCONSIN 54615
Event Date June 9, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Event Type Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part Source of Injury Parts and materials, unspecified
Secondary Source Overhead hoists, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 332313 Inspection # 1070920
GPS Coordinates 44.29000, -90.83000

Incident Narrative

An employee was placing a 450 lb. part on a work table, using a 1-ton hoist and a hook, when the part came loose from the hook and partially fell onto the employee's hand. The employee suffered vascular damage to the left middle and ring fingers, requiring surgery.

Incident Summary

On June 9, 2015, a worker at D&S Manufacturing in BLACK RIVER FALLS, WISCONSIN suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with parts and materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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