XeteX, Inc.
Struck by object dropped by person — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | XeteX, Inc. | Report ID | 2024087190 |
| Address | 1309 Norplex Drive, Suite 1 | City, State ZIP | LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN 54601 |
| Event Date | August 7, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object dropped by person | Source of Injury | Panels, sheets, plates metal |
| Secondary Source | Workers engaging in team lift | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333415 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.79000, -91.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
The injured employee was bending sheet metal on a brake press while fabricating components for an HVAC system. The injured employee and a co-worker were holding a 9-foot x 4.5-foot piece of steel and turning it to make another bend when the sheet slipped. As it dropped, the sheet of steel caused a severe laceration to the injured employee's left wrist and cut a tendon.
Incident Summary
On August 7, 2024, a worker at XeteX, Inc. in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as struck by object dropped by person, with panels, sheets, plates metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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