Wabtec Services
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Cuts, lacerations — KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
| Employer | Wabtec Services | Report ID | 2023054575 |
| Address | 8701 Elmwood Ave | City, State ZIP | KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64153 |
| Event Date | May 23, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s) and wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Parts and materials, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Chains, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 335312 | Inspection # | 1674587 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.96000, -94.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a suspended skate on a frame assembly when the chain holding the skate was cut. The skate fell and the employee's right hand and wrist were caught between the skate and the frame, resulting in lacerations.
Incident Summary
On May 23, 2023, a worker at Wabtec Services in KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s) and wrist(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with parts and materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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