Valleycrest Companies (Inc.)
Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — BARTLETT, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Valleycrest Companies (Inc.) | Report ID | 2015064066 |
| Address | 1694 Columbia Circle | City, State ZIP | BARTLETT, ILLINOIS 60103 |
| Event Date | June 25, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Air conditioning units |
| Industry (NAICS) | 541320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.95000, -88.16000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee banged a knee on an outdoor air conditioning unit and sustained a minor cut that was treated as first aid. The employee later noticed swelling and was eventually hospitalized for an aggressive type of infection.
Incident Summary
On June 25, 2015, a worker at Valleycrest Companies (Inc.) in BARTLETT, ILLINOIS suffered cuts, lacerations to the knee(s). The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c., with air conditioning units identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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