GKN Sinter Metals, LLC
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — GERMANTOWN, WISCONSIN
| Employer | GKN Sinter Metals, LLC | Report ID | 2022076455 |
| Address | N112 W18700 Mequon Road | City, State ZIP | GERMANTOWN, WISCONSIN 53022 |
| Event Date | July 23, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower extremities, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Parts and materials, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332116 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.22000, -88.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pushing a cart. Parts fell from the cart onto her leg, causing broken bones.
Incident Summary
On July 23, 2022, a worker at GKN Sinter Metals, LLC in GERMANTOWN, WISCONSIN suffered fractures to the lower extremities, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with parts and materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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