Mapei Corporation
Struck by falling object unspecified — Bruises, contusions — WEST CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Mapei Corporation | Report ID | 2024076373 |
| Address | 530 Industrial Drive | City, State ZIP | WEST CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60185 |
| Event Date | July 15, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Trunk and other upper extremities |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object unspecified | Source of Injury | Rollers, cylinders |
| Secondary Source | Elevators, hoists, lifts unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 325188 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.89000, -88.23000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A panel was being lifted when an attached roller (approximately 20 pounds) slipped and fell about 2 feet onto the hard hat of an employee working below. The roller also struck the employee's shoulder and back. The employee was hospitalized and suffered a contusion to the shoulder/back.
Incident Summary
On July 15, 2024, a worker at Mapei Corporation in WEST CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered bruises, contusions to the trunk and other upper extremities. The incident was classified as struck by falling object unspecified, with rollers, cylinders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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