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American Iron, LLC

Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Fractures — WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at American Iron, LLC in WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN
Employer American Iron, LLC Report ID 20241010003
Address 1700 Airport Road City, State ZIP WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN 53188
Event Date October 28, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified
Event Type Struck by other falling object n.e.c. Source of Injury Parts and materials unspecified
Secondary Source Cranes gantry, overhead, monorail, container
Industry (NAICS) 332710 Inspection # 1799810
GPS Coordinates 43.02000, -88.23000

Incident Narrative

On October 28, 2024, an employee was using an overhead crane equipped with a magnet to move a 50-pound iron casting. The magnet let loose, causing the casting to fall and fracture the employee's right foot.

Incident Summary

On October 28, 2024, a worker at American Iron, LLC in WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN suffered fractures to the foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with parts and materials unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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