Real Alloy Recycling, Inc.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Bruises, contusions — CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Real Alloy Recycling, Inc. | Report ID | 2021064731 |
| Address | 400 E Lincoln Hwy. | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS 60411 |
| Event Date | June 10, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Knee(s) and leg(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Manlifts |
| Secondary Source | Forging machinery | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331314 | Inspection # | 1538249 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.50000, -87.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was in a manlift, troubleshooting the pilot for the main burner on a furnace. The furnace door was opened and contacted the manlift basket. The employee fell about 8 feet and suffered contusions to his left thigh, knee, and shin area.
Incident Summary
On June 10, 2021, a worker at Real Alloy Recycling, Inc. in CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS suffered bruises, contusions to the knee(s) and leg(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with manlifts identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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