The Pneufast Co.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | The Pneufast Co. | Report ID | 2023064901 |
| Address | 1275 Barclay Boulevard | City, State ZIP | BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS 60089 |
| Event Date | June 3, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Eye(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Nails, brads, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers |
| Secondary Source | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331222 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.17000, -87.93000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a plastic collator when they were struck in the eye by a nail that ricocheted from the machine.
Incident Summary
On June 3, 2023, a worker at The Pneufast Co. in BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the eye(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with nails, brads, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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