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Bruises, contusions

1 hospitalization · 2015129470 · 12/14/2015 · General Grind & Machine, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Thigh(s)
Nature of injury
Bruises, contusions

Cause

Event
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c.
Source
Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered
Secondary source
Boxes, crates, cartons

Employer

Name
General Grind & Machine, Inc.
Location
2103 SE 5th St, ALEDO, ILLINOIS, 61231
NAICS
332710
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was moving product using a two-wheeled hand truck when the hand truck and the boxes of material fell back and struck the employee. The cart handle fell on the employee's right thigh, causing a contusion.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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