M. A. Mortenson Company
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | M. A. Mortenson Company | Report ID | 2016088035 |
| Address | 10101 West Wisconsin Avenue | City, State ZIP | MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 53226 |
| Event Date | August 26, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Groin |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar) |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.03000, -88.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On or about August 26, 2016, an employee was walking on rebar when the tie wire broke causing the rebar to come up and cause a puncture wound.
Incident Summary
On August 26, 2016, a worker at M. A. Mortenson Company in MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the groin. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar) identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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