Midwest Production Engineering
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Cuts, lacerations — MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Midwest Production Engineering | Report ID | 2022087070 |
| Address | 10597 W. Glenbrook Ct. | City, State ZIP | MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 53224 |
| Event Date | August 10, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Metal plates, metal panels |
| Industry (NAICS) | 541330 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.18000, -88.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was hanging a small, 4.62-pound steel plate. The plate fell onto his left shin, lacerating it.
Incident Summary
On August 10, 2022, a worker at Midwest Production Engineering in MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN suffered cuts, lacerations to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with metal plates, metal panels identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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