General Iron Industries, Inc.
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | General Iron Industries, Inc. | Report ID | 20181213065 |
| Address | 1909 N. Clifton | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60616 |
| Event Date | December 20, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle | Source of Injury | Cranes, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423930 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.91000, -87.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
The injured employee was working with a mechanic to locate an oil leak on the crane. When the mechanic moved the crane, the injured employee was struck in the head by the grapple attachment.
Incident Summary
On December 20, 2018, a worker at General Iron Industries, Inc. in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by swinging part of powered vehicle, with cranes, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
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