CHS Acquisition Corp.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS
| Employer | CHS Acquisition Corp. | Report ID | 2016010185 |
| Address | 211 E. MAIN | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS 60411 |
| Event Date | January 8, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Face, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Slings |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331210 | Inspection # | 1119422 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.49000, -87.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a conveyor with a crane and sling when the sling snapped, striking the employee in the face and knocking him backward. He was then struck in the face by the conveyor. He suffered facial cuts/lacerations and was hospitalized with a possible concussion.
Incident Summary
On January 8, 2016, a worker at CHS Acquisition Corp. in CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS suffered cuts, lacerations to the face, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with slings identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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