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Chillicothe Metal Co., Inc.

Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — CHILLICOTHE, ILLINOIS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Chillicothe Metal Co., Inc. in CHILLICOTHE, ILLINOIS
Employer Chillicothe Metal Co., Inc. Report ID 2019066362
Address 4507 E Rome Rd City, State ZIP CHILLICOTHE, ILLINOIS 61523
Event Date June 24, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Forearm(s)
Event Type Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker Source of Injury Sheet metal
Industry (NAICS) 332312 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.87000, -89.52000

Incident Narrative

An employee was hand carrying a piece of sheet metal when it fell and severely lacerated his forearm, requiring hospitalization and surgery.

Incident Summary

On June 24, 2019, a worker at Chillicothe Metal Co., Inc. in CHILLICOTHE, ILLINOIS suffered cuts, lacerations to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with sheet metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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