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Open wounds, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2018054892 · 5/18/2018 · Valmont Industries Empire Galvanizing

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Lower leg(s)
Nature of injury
Open wounds, unspecified

Cause

Event
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c.
Source
Overhead hoists, unspecified

Employer

Name
Valmont Industries Empire Galvanizing
Location
10909 Franklin Avenue, FRANKLIN PARK, ILLINOIS, 60131
NAICS
332812
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was moving material with a hoist. As he was setting the material down, the I-beam that held the material fell over onto his left leg, crushing and causing an open wound to his left shin.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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