TEMPCO ELECTRIC HEATER CORPORATION
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — WOOD DALE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | TEMPCO ELECTRIC HEATER CORPORATION | Report ID | 20171110666 |
| Address | 607 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE | City, State ZIP | WOOD DALE, ILLINOIS 60191 |
| Event Date | November 6, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Tool parts, accessories, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333414 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.97000, -87.96000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was welding when it became necessary to replace the electrode. He lost his grip on the electrode and it fell, puncturing his leg through his denim jeans. The puncture wound became infected, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On November 6, 2017, a worker at TEMPCO ELECTRIC HEATER CORPORATION in WOOD DALE, ILLINOIS suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with tool parts, accessories, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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