Modern Process Equipment Corporation
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Crushing injuries — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Modern Process Equipment Corporation | Report ID | 2022097986 |
| Address | 3125 South Kolin Avenue | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60623 |
| Event Date | September 8, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar) |
| Industry (NAICS) | 335220 | Inspection # | 1641648 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.83000, -87.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's hand was crushed by falling steel bars.
Incident Summary
On September 8, 2022, a worker at Modern Process Equipment Corporation in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered crushing injuries to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar) identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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