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Reliable Fire Equipment Company

Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — ALSIP, ILLINOIS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Reliable Fire Equipment Company in ALSIP, ILLINOIS
Employer Reliable Fire Equipment Company Report ID 2018065641
Address 12845 S. Cicero City, State ZIP ALSIP, ILLINOIS 60803
Event Date June 8, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified Body Part Eye(s)
Event Type Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker Source of Injury Metal pipes, tubing
Industry (NAICS) 922160 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 41.65000, -87.73000

Incident Narrative

On June 8, 2018, at approximately 12:00 p.m., an employee was attempting to repair a pipe hose on a wheeled fire extinguisher. The employee's right eye was struck with a steel pipe he was using for leverage causing cuts around the eye, swelling and impaired vision.

Incident Summary

On June 8, 2018, a worker at Reliable Fire Equipment Company in ALSIP, ILLINOIS suffered multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the eye(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with metal pipes, tubing identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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