Wiese USA, Inc.
Struck against stationary object or equipment, unspecified — Cuts, lacerations — EDWARDSVILLE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Wiese USA, Inc. | Report ID | 2020098979 |
| Address | 108 Gateway Commerce Drive | City, State ZIP | EDWARDSVILLE, ILLINOIS 62025 |
| Event Date | September 22, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck against stationary object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423860 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.76000, -90.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While performing maintenance on a forklift, an employee cut their right arm on a firewall (sheet metal material).
Incident Summary
On September 22, 2020, a worker at Wiese USA, Inc. in EDWARDSVILLE, ILLINOIS suffered cuts, lacerations to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, unspecified, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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