Poellinger, Inc.
Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury — LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Poellinger, Inc. | Report ID | 2016065879 |
| Address | 415 Nelson Place | City, State ZIP | LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN 54601 |
| Event Date | June 28, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Elbow(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.79000, -91.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was fire-taping above the ceiling when his arm brushed against a pipe, scratching his right elbow. His elbow experienced pain and swelling, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On June 28, 2016, a worker at Poellinger, Inc. in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN suffered swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury to the elbow(s). The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c., with pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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