Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Helgesen Industries, 1055 West Sumner Street, HARTFORD, WISCONSIN 53027
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the arm(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was using an overhead crane to manipulate a part on a wash line. The part fell off the hook, then cut the employee's arm as the employee tried to catch it.
HospitalizedArm(s), unspecifiedParts and materials, unspecified
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