Chicago Beverage Systems LLC
Struck by discharged object or substance — Fractures — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Chicago Beverage Systems LLC | Report ID | 2020054257 |
| Address | 441 N. Kilborne | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60624 |
| Event Date | May 7, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Face, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Valves, nozzles |
| Secondary Source | Beer and soda kegs | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 424820 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.88000, -87.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to empty and depressurize kegs. As he removed the stem from a keg, the stem discharged into his face, fracturing his facial bones.
Incident Summary
On May 7, 2020, a worker at Chicago Beverage Systems LLC in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the face, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with valves, nozzles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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