Fresenius Kabi, USA, LLC

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — MELROSE PARK, ILLINOIS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Fresenius Kabi, USA, LLC in MELROSE PARK, ILLINOIS
Employer Fresenius Kabi, USA, LLC Report ID 20161211241
Address 2020 N. Ruby Street City, State ZIP MELROSE PARK, ILLINOIS 60160
Event Date December 1, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Upper and lower limb(s)
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Broken glass, glass chips, or fibers
Industry (NAICS) 325412 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 41.91000, -87.86000

Incident Narrative

On 12/1/16, an employee was standing next to a 40-liter glass carboy that was being tested for integrity when the carboy shattered. Flying glass hit the employee, who suffered minor cuts on the leg and serious lacerations to the hand, requiring surgery.

Incident Summary

On December 1, 2016, a worker at Fresenius Kabi, USA, LLC in MELROSE PARK, ILLINOIS suffered cuts, lacerations to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with broken glass, glass chips, or fibers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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