Hennig, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — MACHESNEY PARK, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Hennig, Inc. | Report ID | 2020076166 |
| Address | 9904 North Alpine Road | City, State ZIP | MACHESNEY PARK, ILLINOIS 61115 |
| Event Date | July 1, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Multiple face locations |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Hand grinders-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.37000, -89.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a weld out of a roof panel when the cutting wheel became pinched between two sections of metal. The grinder spun and kicked back toward the employee, its disk striking her in the face. She suffered a laceration across the nose and on both cheeks.
Incident Summary
On July 1, 2020, a worker at Hennig, Inc. in MACHESNEY PARK, ILLINOIS suffered cuts, lacerations to the multiple face locations. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with hand grinders-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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