Allied Metal Co.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Bruises, contusions — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Allied Metal Co. | Report ID | 2021065332 |
| Address | 4528 W. Division St. | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60803 |
| Event Date | June 30, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Metal pipes, tubing |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331314 | Inspection # | 1540468 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.90000, -87.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On June 30, 2021, at approximately 4:43 a.m., the injured employee was attempting to remove a 3/4" carbon steel pipe that was stuck in the furnace. A co-worker assisted the employee by operating a forklift with a boom attached to hoist the pipe from the furnace. The injured employee was holding one end of the pipe when the pipe fell from the boom and struck the employee's left thigh. The employee suffered a hematoma on the left thigh and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On June 30, 2021, a worker at Allied Metal Co. in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered bruises, contusions to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with metal pipes, tubing identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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