Applied Laser Technologies, LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — WESTON, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Applied Laser Technologies, LLC | Report ID | 2016087926 |
| Address | 8404 Venture Circle | City, State ZIP | WESTON, WISCONSIN 54476 |
| Event Date | August 23, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332322 | Inspection # | 1175291 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.89000, -89.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were working on a press brake. One employee was caught in the press when it was activated. The employee's inside right forearm bone was injured and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On August 23, 2016, a worker at Applied Laser Technologies, LLC in WESTON, WISCONSIN suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c., with brake presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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