The Pneufast Co.
Struck by propelled, falling, or suspended object unspecified — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | The Pneufast Co. | Report ID | 2024109935 |
| Address | 1275 Barclay Boulevard | City, State ZIP | BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS 60089 |
| Event Date | October 25, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Scalp |
| Event Type | Struck by propelled, falling, or suspended object unspecified | Source of Injury | Rods, reinforcing bar (rebar) metal |
| Secondary Source | Source, secondary source unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331222 | Inspection # | 1802852 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.17000, -87.93000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a cleaning line. They attempted to prop up a barrel with a steel rod after it did not fall into place for cleaning. The employee was struck by the rod, resulting in a laceration to the top of their head.
Incident Summary
On October 25, 2024, a worker at The Pneufast Co. in BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the scalp. The incident was classified as struck by propelled, falling, or suspended object unspecified, with rods, reinforcing bar (rebar) metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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