Meyer Steel Drum
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Meyer Steel Drum | Report ID | 2020098403 |
| Address | 3201 S. Millard Ave. | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60623 |
| Event Date | September 3, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Barrels, drums-except pressurized |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331221 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.83000, -87.71000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee suffered a broken finger when a steel drum fell on his right ring finger.
Incident Summary
On September 3, 2020, a worker at Meyer Steel Drum in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with barrels, drums-except pressurized identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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