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Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

1 hospitalization · 20161110325 · 11/1/2016 · The Libman Company

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Nature of injury
Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Special process machinery, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
The Libman Company
Location
220 North Sheldon St, ARCOLA, ILLINOIS, 61910
NAICS
339994
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On November 1, 2016, an employee entered a robot workspace to clear a jam in the handles machine. The robot became energized and pinned the employee against the machine, lacerating the employee's liver and causing other internal injuries.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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