Merrill Iron & Steel, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — SCHOFIELD, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Merrill Iron & Steel, Inc. | Report ID | 2016109389 |
| Address | 900 Alderson St. | City, State ZIP | SCHOFIELD, WISCONSIN 54476 |
| Event Date | October 5, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Hand grinders-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.92000, -89.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On October 5, 2016, an employee was using a 7-inch electric grinder when it kicked back and severely lacerated the back of his left hand.
Incident Summary
On October 5, 2016, a worker at Merrill Iron & Steel, Inc. in SCHOFIELD, WISCONSIN suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with hand grinders-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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