O & K AMERICAN
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts and abrasions or bruises — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | O & K AMERICAN | Report ID | 2021043517 |
| Address | 4630 W. 55th Street | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60632 |
| Event Date | April 28, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts and abrasions or bruises | Body Part | Face, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331222 | Inspection # | 1528385 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.79000, -87.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was manually operating a wire-drawing machine to remove the remaining wire coil. The wire came free of the guide roller and struck the safety cage, which lifted quickly and struck the employee in the face. The employee suffered a contusion and a laceration.
Incident Summary
On April 28, 2021, a worker at O & K AMERICAN in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered cuts and abrasions or bruises to the face, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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