Gerstner Invenestments Inc.
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — BLUE SPRINGS, MISSOURI
| Employer | Gerstner Invenestments Inc. | Report ID | 2017010315 |
| Address | 1204 NW WOODS CHAPEL ROAD | City, State ZIP | BLUE SPRINGS, MISSOURI 64015 |
| Event Date | January 10, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Lockers |
| Secondary Source | High winds, gusts, turbulence | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.03000, -94.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a metal locker unit when the wind caught the unit, causing it to lacerate the employee's right forearm.
Incident Summary
On January 10, 2017, a worker at Gerstner Invenestments Inc. in BLUE SPRINGS, MISSOURI suffered cuts, lacerations to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with lockers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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