Titan Electric LLC
Injured by handheld object or equipment, n.e.c. — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — SCHAUMBURG, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Titan Electric LLC | Report ID | 2016031931 |
| Address | 1299 Zurich Way | City, State ZIP | SCHAUMBURG, ILLINOIS 60173 |
| Event Date | March 3, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Hand(s), except finger(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by handheld object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Striking and nailing handtools-powered, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.07000, -88.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was clearing a jam on a powder-actuated tool when the tool discharged. The actuating piston struck the employee's right palm, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On March 3, 2016, a worker at Titan Electric LLC in SCHAUMBURG, ILLINOIS suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the hand(s), except finger(s). The incident was classified as injured by handheld object or equipment, n.e.c., with striking and nailing handtools-powered, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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