MATHY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | MATHY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | Report ID | 2021086526 |
| Address | 2505 Hauser St. | City, State ZIP | LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN 54601 |
| Event Date | August 4, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Chips, particles, splinters, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Striking and nailing handtools-nonpowered, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.86000, -91.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a hammer to strike a steel wedge. A piece of the hammer broke off and struck the employee's left index finger, causing a laceration that required surgery.
Incident Summary
On August 4, 2021, a worker at MATHY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN suffered cuts, lacerations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with chips, particles, splinters, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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