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ALAN WIRE COMPANY

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — SIKESTON, MISSOURI

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at ALAN WIRE COMPANY in SIKESTON, MISSOURI
Employer ALAN WIRE COMPANY Report ID 20181111388
Address 1500 W Malone City, State ZIP SIKESTON, MISSOURI 63801
Event Date November 5, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Scrap metal
Secondary Source Extruding machinery
Industry (NAICS) 331222 Inspection # 1359780
GPS Coordinates 36.86000, -89.61000

Incident Narrative

An employee was trying to remove a breaker plate from an extrusion machine. A piece of metal flew off, striking and lacerating the employee's neck.

Incident Summary

On November 5, 2018, a worker at ALAN WIRE COMPANY in SIKESTON, MISSOURI suffered cuts, lacerations to the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with scrap metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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