Skana Aluminum Co
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Crushing injuries — MANITOWOC, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Skana Aluminum Co | Report ID | 2023109824 |
| Address | 2009 Mirro Drive | City, State ZIP | MANITOWOC, WISCONSIN 54221 |
| Event Date | October 24, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Cranes-other fixed or stationary cranes |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331314 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.12000, -87.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On October 24, 2023, in the hot mill, an employee was assisting a jib crane in moving a 16-foot aluminum ingot. The employee's left hand was caught between the swinging ingot and a crane support, causing a crush injury to his index and middle fingers.
Incident Summary
On October 24, 2023, a worker at Skana Aluminum Co in MANITOWOC, WISCONSIN suffered crushing injuries to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with cranes-other fixed or stationary cranes identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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