MERCURY MARINE
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Crushing injuries — FOND DU LAC, WISCONSIN
| Employer | MERCURY MARINE | Report ID | 2017043410 |
| Address | W6250 Pioneer Rd. | City, State ZIP | FOND DU LAC, WISCONSIN 54936 |
| Event Date | April 14, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Parts and materials, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Casting machinery | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333618 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.75000, -88.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was helping a die cast operator eject a jammed part when the part released under pressure and struck the employee's hand, crushing the thumb.
Incident Summary
On April 14, 2017, a worker at MERCURY MARINE in FOND DU LAC, WISCONSIN suffered crushing injuries to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with parts and materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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