Powell Industries
Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back — Fractures — NORTHLAKE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Powell Industries | Report ID | 2024076860 |
| Address | 515 N Railroad Ave | City, State ZIP | NORTHLAKE, ILLINOIS 60164 |
| Event Date | July 29, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Elbow(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back | Source of Injury | Stationary drills, milling machinery |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 335313 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.91000, -87.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee took a formed copper bar to the drill press to enlarge the holes in it. The drill bit caught on the bar and caused it to spin and strike the employee's right elbow causing a laceration and fracture.
Incident Summary
On July 29, 2024, a worker at Powell Industries in NORTHLAKE, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the elbow(s). The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back, with stationary drills, milling machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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