EDGE MANUFACTURING INC.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Fractures — PEVELY, MISSOURI
| Employer | EDGE MANUFACTURING INC. | Report ID | 2019077151 |
| Address | 1120 Mason Circle S. | City, State ZIP | PEVELY, MISSOURI 63070 |
| Event Date | July 15, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hand(s), except finger(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Grinders, abraders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332999 | Inspection # | 1415647 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.29000, -90.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was checking the position of the grinding wheel to ensure that there was a correct gap between the wheel and the steel. His left thumb came in contact with the grinding wheel while it was still rotating, resulting in severe lacerations and a broken knuckle.
Incident Summary
On July 15, 2019, a worker at EDGE MANUFACTURING INC. in PEVELY, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the hand(s), except finger(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with grinders, abraders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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