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Cuts, lacerations

1 hospitalization · 2018088531 · 8/19/2018 · GKN Sinter Metals, LLC

Severity

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

Cause

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

Employer

Name
GKN Sinter Metals, LLC
Location
N112 W18700 Mequon Road, GERMANTOWN, WISCONSIN, 53022
NAICS
332116
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using an angle grinder when the tool kicked back and severely lacerated the employee's left forearm, causing tendon and muscle damage. The employee was hospitalized and had surgery.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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