MAC Metal Products of Wisconsin, Inc.
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Abrasions, scratches — GERMANTOWN, WISCONSIN
| Employer | MAC Metal Products of Wisconsin, Inc. | Report ID | 2017032882 |
| Address | W190 N11225 Carnegie Drive | City, State ZIP | GERMANTOWN, WISCONSIN 53022 |
| Event Date | March 30, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Abrasions, scratches | Body Part | Hand(s) and wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Skids, pallets |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332710 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.22000, -88.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was lifting a pallet when the pallet fell on their hand and wrist. The injury required surgery to relieved the pressure and swelling.
Incident Summary
On March 30, 2017, a worker at MAC Metal Products of Wisconsin, Inc. in GERMANTOWN, WISCONSIN suffered abrasions, scratches to the hand(s) and wrist(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with skids, pallets identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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