Norton Equipment Company
Struck by falling object unspecified — Fractures — BYHALIA, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Norton Equipment Company | Report ID | 2025010875 |
| Address | 60 Amy Lane | City, State ZIP | BYHALIA, MISSISSIPPI 38611 |
| Event Date | January 27, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object unspecified | Source of Injury | Hydraulic and pressurized cylinders |
| Secondary Source | Trash compactors, shredders | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 811310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.87000, -89.69000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing a hydraulic cylinder from a baler. As he removed the bolts, the cylinder came down and fractured his left middle finger.
Incident Summary
On January 27, 2025, a worker at Norton Equipment Company in BYHALIA, MISSISSIPPI suffered fractures to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object unspecified, with hydraulic and pressurized cylinders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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