TeMa North America, LLC
Struck by falling object unspecified — Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries — KEARNEYSVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | TeMa North America, LLC | Report ID | 2024087086 |
| Address | 395 Steeley Way | City, State ZIP | KEARNEYSVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA 25430 |
| Event Date | August 3, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries | Body Part | Hand(s) and finger(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object unspecified | Source of Injury | Machine and tool parts, accessories n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Winders, unwinders | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 325211 | Inspection # | 1767576 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.35000, -77.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing a spindle from a winder when the spindle fell and crushed their left hand and index finger. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On August 3, 2024, a worker at TeMa North America, LLC in KEARNEYSVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA suffered nonfatal 'crushing' injuries to the hand(s) and finger(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object unspecified, with machine and tool parts, accessories n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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