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Bruises, contusions

1 hospitalization · 2017087382 · 8/3/2017 · Illinois Tool Work Inc

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, n.e.c.
Source
Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered

Employer

Name
Illinois Tool Work Inc
Location
805 E Old 56 Hwy, OLATHE, KANSAS, 66061
NAICS
325188
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was lowering a drum using a drum dolly. When the employee released the dolly, the drum and the dolly hit the ground. When the drum made contact with the ground, it kicked the dolly backwards into the employee's right forearm, striking it with the handle. He suffered contusions to the right forearm and elbow, requiring hospitalization.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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