RIDDIFORD ROOFING CO.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Crushing injuries — SOUTH HOLLAND, ILLINOIS
| Employer | RIDDIFORD ROOFING CO. | Report ID | 2019099612 |
| Address | 15800 S. State Street | City, State ZIP | SOUTH HOLLAND, ILLINOIS 60473 |
| Event Date | September 14, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Cranes, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.60000, -87.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was guiding a crane as it lifted gravel onto a roof in its clamshell bucket. The employee's hand was caught and crushed in the bucket.
Incident Summary
On September 14, 2019, a worker at RIDDIFORD ROOFING CO. in SOUTH HOLLAND, ILLINOIS suffered crushing injuries to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with cranes, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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