Dielectric Corporation
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — MENOMONEE FALLS, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Dielectric Corporation | Report ID | 2016076660 |
| Address | W141 N9250 Fountain Blvd. | City, State ZIP | MENOMONEE FALLS, WISCONSIN 53051 |
| Event Date | July 21, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Head, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Hoses |
| Secondary Source | Special process machinery, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 326199 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.11000, -88.57000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was struck in the head by a plastic hose that became wrapped around a rotating CNC machine spindle. The hose struck the employee in the head causing a severe laceration. The employee's right pinky finger was also broken and lacerated. The employee was hospitalized for treatment of the head injury.
Incident Summary
On July 21, 2016, a worker at Dielectric Corporation in MENOMONEE FALLS, WISCONSIN suffered cuts, lacerations to the head, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with hoses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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