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Cuts and abrasions or bruises

1 hospitalization · 2021043517 · 4/28/2021 · O & K AMERICAN

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Face, unspecified
Nature of injury
Cuts and abrasions or bruises

Cause

Event
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
Source
Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
O & K AMERICAN
Location
4630 W. 55th Street, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 60632
NAICS
331222
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was manually operating a wire-drawing machine to remove the remaining wire coil. The wire came free of the guide roller and struck the safety cage, which lifted quickly and struck the employee in the face. The employee suffered a contusion and a laceration.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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