Combined Metals of Chicago LLC
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — BELLWOOD, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Combined Metals of Chicago LLC | Report ID | 20211210858 |
| Address | 2401 Grant Avenue | City, State ZIP | BELLWOOD, ILLINOIS 60104 |
| Event Date | December 17, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Reels, rolls, spools, coils, cones |
| Secondary Source | Packaging, wrapping, bundling machinery | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.89000, -87.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Metal coils on a pallet fell off a shrink wrap turntable and struck an employee, resulting in a leg fracture and hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On December 17, 2021, a worker at Combined Metals of Chicago LLC in BELLWOOD, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with reels, rolls, spools, coils, cones identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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