Metal Finishing Co. Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Crushing injuries — WICHITA, KANSAS
| Employer | Metal Finishing Co. Inc. | Report ID | 2015129129 |
| Address | 1630 W. Harry St. | City, State ZIP | WICHITA, KANSAS 67213 |
| Event Date | December 3, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Heating and cooking machinery and appliances, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332813 | Inspection # | 1111759 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.66000, -97.45000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Workers were using bottle jacks to move a heat treatment oven laterally. One of the bottle jacks moved out of position, causing the footing of the oven to come down and crush the injured employee's left hand.
Incident Summary
On December 3, 2015, a worker at Metal Finishing Co. Inc. in WICHITA, KANSAS suffered crushing injuries to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with heating and cooking machinery and appliances, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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