Midwest REM Enterprises, Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Midwest REM Enterprises, Inc. | Report ID | 2016043071 |
| Address | 10000 W O'Hare Ave. | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60666 |
| Event Date | April 12, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Jaw, chin |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Dimensional lumber: 2x4, 2x3, etc. |
| Secondary Source | Structural metal materials, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.97000, -87.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee and a backhoe operator were leveling the waler on a slide rail system. The backhoe operator flipped the bucket, pushed up the waler, and lost sight contact with the employee. The operator then lost his grip on the bucket, causing the waler to fall. The waler hit a 8' 2"x4" piece of wood, which jumped up and hit the employee in the face. The injured employee lost consciousness and was hospitalized with a fractured jaw.
Incident Summary
On April 12, 2016, a worker at Midwest REM Enterprises, Inc. in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the jaw, chin. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with dimensional lumber: 2x4, 2x3, etc. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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