Alsip Minimill, LLC
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Fractures — ALSIP, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Alsip Minimill, LLC | Report ID | 2016032581 |
| Address | 13101 South Pulaski | City, State ZIP | ALSIP, ILLINOIS 60803 |
| Event Date | March 28, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Valves, nozzles |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322121 | Inspection # | 1137593 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.65000, -87.71000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was troubleshooting a broken valve when the valve opened, causing a wrist fracture. The employee was hospitalized for surgery.
Incident Summary
On March 28, 2016, a worker at Alsip Minimill, LLC in ALSIP, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with valves, nozzles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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