Plano Molding Co.
Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — SANDWICH, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Plano Molding Co. | Report ID | 2017087969 |
| Address | 500 Duvick Ave. | City, State ZIP | SANDWICH, ILLINOIS 60548 |
| Event Date | August 18, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Windows, openings |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326199 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.65000, -88.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was hitting a break room window from outside the facility to get someone's attention when the window glass lacerated and became embedded in the employee's right arm.
Incident Summary
On August 18, 2017, a worker at Plano Molding Co. in SANDWICH, ILLINOIS suffered cuts, lacerations to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c., with windows, openings identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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