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MIDWEST HARDWOODS CORP.

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — PARK FALLS, WISCONSIN

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at MIDWEST HARDWOODS CORP. in PARK FALLS, WISCONSIN
Employer MIDWEST HARDWOODS CORP. Report ID 2021021767
Address 143 N 5TH AVE City, State ZIP PARK FALLS, WISCONSIN 54552
Event Date February 26, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Foot (feet), unspecified
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Logs
Secondary Source Machinery, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 423310 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 45.93000, -90.45000

Incident Narrative

On February 26, 2021, an employee was walking from the mill to the maintenance shop when a dislodged log fell from the re-edge deck onto the employee's foot. The employee sustained a crush injury to their left foot, resulting in two fractures.

Incident Summary

On February 26, 2021, a worker at MIDWEST HARDWOODS CORP. in PARK FALLS, WISCONSIN suffered fractures to the foot (feet), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with logs identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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