Kraemer Brothers, LLC
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Bruises, contusions — MONROE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Kraemer Brothers, LLC | Report ID | 20181111669 |
| Address | W7839 WI-81 | City, State ZIP | MONROE, WISCONSIN 53566 |
| Event Date | November 12, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Chips, particles, splinters, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Hand grinders-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.65000, -89.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a grinder to buff concrete when the wheel broke apart, striking the employee in the chest and causing a chest contusion.
Incident Summary
On November 12, 2018, a worker at Kraemer Brothers, LLC in MONROE, WISCONSIN suffered bruises, contusions to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with chips, particles, splinters, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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