Vorteq Coil Finishers, LLC
Fall on same level resulting in exposure or contact — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — FRANKLIN PARK, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Vorteq Coil Finishers, LLC | Report ID | 20241110441 |
| Address | 11440 Addison Ave | City, State ZIP | FRANKLIN PARK, ILLINOIS 60131 |
| Event Date | November 8, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Ears and facial region unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level resulting in exposure or contact | Source of Injury | Other constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332812 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.94000, -87.91000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On November 8, 2024, an employee was inspecting the aluminum material on the line for a defect. The employee stumbled and his face made contact with the moving material, resulting in a severe laceration to the right side of his face. The employee was hospitalized for surgery.
Incident Summary
On November 8, 2024, a worker at Vorteq Coil Finishers, LLC in FRANKLIN PARK, ILLINOIS suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the ears and facial region unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level resulting in exposure or contact, with other constructed surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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