Steffes, LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Fractures — GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
| Employer | Steffes, LLC | Report ID | 2019054965 |
| Address | 1726 US Hwy 2 | City, State ZIP | GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA 58203 |
| Event Date | May 16, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Metalworking lathes |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 47.93000, -97.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was polishing a rod using an emery cloth and a lathe. The employee's left hand was caught in the lathe resulting in a fractured wrist.
Incident Summary
On May 16, 2019, a worker at Steffes, LLC in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with metalworking lathes identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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