EDGE MANUFACTURING INC.

Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment - Fractures - PEVELY, Missouri

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at EDGE MANUFACTURING INC. in PEVELY, Missouri
Employer EDGE MANUFACTURING INC.
Address 1120 Mason Circle S.
City, State ZIP PEVELY, Missouri 63070
Report ID 2019077151
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

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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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