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Cuts, lacerations

1 hospitalization · 2016109389 · 10/5/2016 · Merrill Iron & Steel, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Hand(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Cuts, lacerations

Cause

Event
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
Source
Hand grinders-powered

Employer

Name
Merrill Iron & Steel, Inc.
Location
900 Alderson St., SCHOFIELD, WISCONSIN, 54476
NAICS
332312
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On October 5, 2016, an employee was using a 7-inch electric grinder when it kicked back and severely lacerated the back of his left hand.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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