Metal-Matic, Inc.
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Fractures — BEDFORD PARK, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Metal-Matic, Inc. | Report ID | 20211210612 |
| Address | 7200 S. NARRAGANSETT AVE. | City, State ZIP | BEDFORD PARK, ILLINOIS 60638 |
| Event Date | December 10, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331210 | Inspection # | 1570859 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.76000, -87.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating an overhead bridge crane. As the crane moved a bundle of tubing, it swung and pinned the employee against a handrail. The employee suffered a broken femur.
Incident Summary
On December 10, 2021, a worker at Metal-Matic, Inc. in BEDFORD PARK, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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