Hydraforce Inc.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Cuts, lacerations — LINCOLNSHIRE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Hydraforce Inc. | Report ID | 2015118665 |
| Address | 500 Barclay Blvd. | City, State ZIP | LINCOLNSHIRE, ILLINOIS 60069 |
| Event Date | November 16, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Washers, dryers, and cleaning machinery and appliances, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332911 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.19000, -87.93000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was troubleshooting a malfunctioning machine that is used to wash metal parts. The metal door of the machine fell down on the employee's right forearm, causing a deep laceration that required surgery.
Incident Summary
On November 16, 2015, a worker at Hydraforce Inc. in LINCOLNSHIRE, ILLINOIS suffered cuts, lacerations to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with washers, dryers, and cleaning machinery and appliances, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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