Triton Trailers, LLC
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — HARTFORD, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Triton Trailers, LLC | Report ID | 20231110917 |
| Address | 857 West State Street | City, State ZIP | HARTFORD, WISCONSIN 53027 |
| Event Date | November 29, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Hand grinders-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336214 | Inspection # | 1714217 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.32000, -88.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a handheld angle grinder with a 4-inch cutoff wheel when the grinder kicked back and lacerated the employee's left forearm. The employee underwent surgery.
Incident Summary
On November 29, 2023, a worker at Triton Trailers, LLC in HARTFORD, WISCONSIN suffered cuts, lacerations to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with hand grinders-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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