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Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures

1 hospitalization · 2024109935 · 10/25/2024 · The Pneufast Co.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Scalp
Nature of injury
Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures

Cause

Event
Struck by propelled, falling, or suspended object unspecified
Source
Rods, reinforcing bar (rebar) metal
Secondary source
Source, secondary source unspecified

Employer

Name
The Pneufast Co.
Location
1275 Barclay Boulevard, BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS, 60089
NAICS
331222
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was operating a cleaning line. They attempted to prop up a barrel with a steel rod after it did not fall into place for cleaning. The employee was struck by the rod, resulting in a laceration to the top of their head.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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