R.C.M. Industries, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Bruises, contusions — WHEELING, ILLINOIS
| Employer | R.C.M. Industries, Inc. | Report ID | 2015064142 |
| Address | 161 Carpenter Ave. | City, State ZIP | WHEELING, ILLINOIS 60090 |
| Event Date | June 28, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Wrenches-nonpowered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331521 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.13000, -87.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee working as maintenance staff was removing tight screws with a wrench when the wrench slipped off and hit him in the neck, causing a hematoma.
Incident Summary
On June 28, 2015, a worker at R.C.M. Industries, Inc. in WHEELING, ILLINOIS suffered bruises, contusions to the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with wrenches-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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