Enlight Group II LLC
Explosion, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — MANITOWOC, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Enlight Group II LLC | Report ID | 20221210992 |
| Address | 6311 W Custer Street | City, State ZIP | MANITOWOC, WISCONSIN 54220 |
| Event Date | December 19, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Explosion, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Ammunition |
| Secondary Source | Screwdrivers-nonpowered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332992 | Inspection # | 1640968 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.08000, -87.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On December 19, 2022, an employee was using a hammer and screwdriver to unjam a brass casing from the seating area of a pistol loader. The screwdriver struck the primer and caused the casing to explode. Shrapnel from the casing caused lacerations to the employee's abdomen.
Incident Summary
On December 19, 2022, a worker at Enlight Group II LLC in MANITOWOC, WISCONSIN suffered cuts, lacerations to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as explosion, n.e.c., with ammunition identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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