# Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury at Poellinger, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2016065879` · 6/28/2016 · LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Elbow(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c.
- **Source:** Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** Poellinger, Inc.
- **Location:** 415 Nelson Place, LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN, 54601
- **NAICS:** 238310
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was fire-taping above the ceiling when his arm brushed against a pipe, scratching his right elbow. His elbow experienced pain and swelling, requiring hospitalization.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*