DEKALB FORGE COMPANY
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — DEKALB, ILLINOIS
| Employer | DEKALB FORGE COMPANY | Report ID | 2016076258 |
| Address | 1832 EAST PLEASANT STREET | City, State ZIP | DEKALB, ILLINOIS 60115 |
| Event Date | July 12, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Scrap, waste, debris, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Forging machinery | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.93000, -88.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was helping a forging hammer operator and was attempting to release a part lodged inside the hammer. The employee's hand tool became caught inside the point of operation and broke when the machine cycled. A piece of the hand tool ejected and struck the employee, breaking bones and lacerating the employee's leg. The employee was hospitalized for surgery.
Incident Summary
On July 12, 2016, a worker at DEKALB FORGE COMPANY in DEKALB, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with scrap, waste, debris, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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