Chicago Heights Glass, Inc.
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — SOUTH HOLLAND, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Chicago Heights Glass, Inc. | Report ID | 2016021013 |
| Address | 16500 Vincennes Road | City, State ZIP | SOUTH HOLLAND, ILLINOIS 60473 |
| Event Date | February 2, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Glass building materials |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238150 | Inspection # | 1123108 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.59000, -87.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was handling glass panes when the glass shifted and fell on the employee resulting in injury that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On February 2, 2016, a worker at Chicago Heights Glass, Inc. in SOUTH HOLLAND, ILLINOIS suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with glass building materials identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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