Elkader, IA · 2024-07-12

OSHA Injury Report: Mobile Track Solutions

Injury · Days away from work

At a glance

On 2024-07-12, an injury at Mobile Track Solutions in 203 Johnson Street, Elkader, IA 52043 resulted in days away from work. Employee was press Brake Operator in construction machinery manufacturing.

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Where did this happen?

Establishment: Mobile Track Solutions
Parent company: Mobile Track Solutions
Street: 203 Johnson Street
City: Elkader
State: IA
ZIP: 52043
On-site location: Building B, Blast Bay

What was the outcome?

Outcome: Days away from work (code 2)
Type: Injury (code 1)
Days away from work: 10

Before the incident

Team member was assisting the Paint Department by media blasting parts to be ready for painting.

What happened

As the team member was moving the bast hose there was a twist in the hose which caused them to strain their left arm as they were controlling the hose to release the twist.

Injury or illness

Strained wrist and forearm - carpal tunnel damage.

Object or substance involved

Blast hose.

Summary line

Left Arm Strain when blast hose twisted as they were holding on to it.

Employee and industry

Job description: Press Brake Operator
SOC code: 51-4031: Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
NAICS code: 333120: Construction machinery manufacturing
NAICS vintage: 2012
Employees at this establishment (2024 average): 142
Hours worked at this establishment (2024 total): 246,932
Establishment ID: 916830
Employer case #: 7

When (timing detail)

Date of incident: 2024-07-12
Shift started: 05:00
Time of incident: 07:30
Filing year: 2024
Submitted to OSHA: 2025-01-10