Trussworks, Inc
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Fractures and surface, flesh wounds — HAYWARD, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Trussworks, Inc | Report ID | 2024054348 |
| Address | 11054 North Olson Rd | City, State ZIP | HAYWARD, WISCONSIN 54843 |
| Event Date | May 17, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and surface, flesh wounds | Body Part | Arm(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation | Source of Injury | Other metal, wood, and special material machinery n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Rollers, cylinders | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 321214 | Inspection # | 1749712 |
| GPS Coordinates | 46.03000, -91.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On May 17, 2024, at approximately 8:55 a.m., an employee was working with a co-worker to reverse and forward-feed a metal-connected wood truss through a truss press when his right arm was caught between an outside roller table outfeed roller and the truss, resulting in a laceration and fracture. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On May 17, 2024, a worker at Trussworks, Inc in HAYWARD, WISCONSIN suffered fractures and surface, flesh wounds to the arm(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with other metal, wood, and special material machinery n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
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