Liebovich Steel & Aluminum Company
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Fractures — ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Liebovich Steel & Aluminum Company | Report ID | 2015118750 |
| Address | 2116 Preston ST | City, State ZIP | ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS 61102 |
| Event Date | November 19, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Pelvis |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Band saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423510 | Inspection # | 1108127 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.27000, -89.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was caught in the feeder portion of a structural steel vertical band saw (17 inches), resulting in a fractured pelvis.
Incident Summary
On November 19, 2015, a worker at Liebovich Steel & Aluminum Company in ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the pelvis. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with band saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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