WM - Northwest Transfer Station
Struck by door, gate, window — Fractures — MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | WM - Northwest Transfer Station | Report ID | 2025077259 |
| Address | 6710 N Industrial Road | City, State ZIP | MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 53223 |
| Event Date | July 25, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by door, gate, window | Source of Injury | Doors, hatches vehicle and machine cabin |
| Secondary Source | Other semi, tractor-trailer | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 562998 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.14000, -87.99000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was opening a door to a semi trailer at the facility and his hand was caught between the door and another parked semi. The employee's left index finger was fractured and thumb muscles were injured. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On July 25, 2025, a worker at WM - Northwest Transfer Station in MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN suffered fractures to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by door, gate, window, with doors, hatches vehicle and machine cabin identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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