Middle West MFG. Corp.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Crushing injuries — MENOMONEE FALLS, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Middle West MFG. Corp. | Report ID | 2018076679 |
| Address | N93 W16591 Falls Parkway, PO Box 322 | City, State ZIP | MENOMONEE FALLS, WISCONSIN 53052 |
| Event Date | July 3, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Pelvis |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Metal plates, metal panels |
| Secondary Source | Cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332999 | Inspection # | 1329174 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.18000, -88.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was manipulating a steel plate into a roller machine. During the rigging of the plate, the overhead crane hoist/crane hooks disengaged. The plate fell, crushing the employee's pelvis. The employee was hospitalized and underwent surgery.
Incident Summary
On July 3, 2018, a worker at Middle West MFG. Corp. in MENOMONEE FALLS, WISCONSIN suffered crushing injuries to the pelvis. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with metal plates, metal panels identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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