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GKN Sinter Metals, LLC

Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — GERMANTOWN, WISCONSIN

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at GKN Sinter Metals, LLC in GERMANTOWN, WISCONSIN
Employer GKN Sinter Metals, LLC Report ID 2018088531
Address N112 W18700 Mequon Road City, State ZIP GERMANTOWN, WISCONSIN 53022
Event Date August 19, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Forearm(s)
Event Type Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker Source of Injury Hand grinders-powered
Industry (NAICS) 332116 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 43.22000, -88.14000

Incident Narrative

An employee was using an angle grinder when the tool kicked back and severely lacerated the employee's left forearm, causing tendon and muscle damage. The employee was hospitalized and had surgery.

Incident Summary

On August 19, 2018, a worker at GKN Sinter Metals, LLC in GERMANTOWN, WISCONSIN suffered cuts, lacerations to the forearm(s). 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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