CALUMET ARMATURE AND ELECTRIC, L.L.C.

Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) — Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries — RIVERDALE, Illinois

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at CALUMET ARMATURE AND ELECTRIC, L.L.C. in RIVERDALE, Illinois
Employer CALUMET ARMATURE AND ELECTRIC, L.L.C.
Address 1050 West 134th Street
City, State ZIP RIVERDALE, Illinois 60827
Report ID 2024087385
Event Date August 12, 2024
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries
Body Part Multiple trunk locations
Event Type Struck by dislodged or detached object(s)
Source of Injury Vehicle and machine parts unspecified
Secondary Source Stamping machinery, presses except printing
Industry (NAICS) 811310
Inspection # 1769786
GPS Coordinates 41.65134, -87.64468

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Incident Narrative

On August 12, 2024, an employee had an armature in a press and was pressing a shaft out of a motor. The press pushed the tool (a 1.5 inch in diameter metal steel rod with a cup that goes on top of the shaft) and it shot out and struck the employee's chest. The employee sustained eight fractured ribs and a perforated liver, resulting in hospitalization and surgery.

Incident Summary

On August 12, 2024, a worker at CALUMET ARMATURE AND ELECTRIC, L.L.C. in RIVERDALE, Illinois suffered multiple severe wounds and internal injuries to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged or detached object(s), with vehicle and machine parts unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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