WGC Gray County Wind
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — MONTEZUMA, KANSAS
| Employer | WGC Gray County Wind | Report ID | 2016031925 |
| Address | 100 W. Mexitli St. | City, State ZIP | MONTEZUMA, KANSAS 67867 |
| Event Date | March 3, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Lubricating greases, cutting oils |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221119 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.58000, -100.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employees were preparing to remove a gear box from a wind turbine when an employee's lower left leg was struck and lacerated by high-pressure hydraulic fluid, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On March 3, 2016, a worker at WGC Gray County Wind in MONTEZUMA, KANSAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with lubricating greases, cutting oils identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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