Fresenius Kabi, USA, LLC
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — 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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