Southwest Spring Inc.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Fractures — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Southwest Spring Inc. | Report ID | 2019010932 |
| Address | 3863 W. Columbus Ave. | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60652 |
| Event Date | January 25, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Clamps, couplings |
| Industry (NAICS) | 811111 | Inspection # | 1375477 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.73000, -87.71000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two mechanics were working together on a spring assembly bench. A leaf spring being held by a hydraulic clamping system flipped, and the clamp caught and broke one mechanic's arm.
Incident Summary
On January 25, 2019, a worker at Southwest Spring Inc. in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with clamps, couplings identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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