CHICAGO, ILLINOIS—
CENTRAL STEEL & WIRE COMPANY
Jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at CENTRAL STEEL & WIRE COMPANY, 3000 W. 51ST STREET, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60632 on — Fractures, affecting the nose, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
While turning a powered industrial vehicle (PIV) around, an employee lost control of the PIV, which then flipped on its side. He dismounted the vehicle and hit his head, suffering a laceration above the left eye and a nose fracture.
More severe injuries at CENTRAL STEEL & WIRE COMPANY
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS—
Central Steel & Wire Company
On April 30, 2021, an employee was placing a tag onto an empty pan and was struck by a side loader. The employee was dragged several feet down the filling station and was caught between the side loader and the filling station. The employee sustained bruises, contusions, and a left knee fracture and torn meniscus. The employee was hospitalized.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS—
Central Steel & Wire Company
An employee was directing an overhead crane from the ground. The employee noticed that the load did not appear to be rigged correctly. The load was brought back down by the crane operator. The employee was re-rigging the load and moved one of the 2x2 boards when her right middle finger was caught under the load. The weight of the load amputated a 1/4 inch of her fingertip.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS—
Central Steel & Wire Company
On April 20, 2018, at 8:30 PM, an employee was loading a truck and adjusting the load with a crane when the lifting strap came off the end of the load and crushed/fractured the employee's left hand.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS—
Central Steel & Wire Company
An employee was driving a side loader (PIV) to retrieve steel orders when the brakes went out. The employee dismounted from the side loader and was pinned between it and a column, breaking a leg.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS—
CENTRAL STEEL & WIRE COMPANY
An employee was unbanding a load of steel that had a wooden 4x4 block in between it. The steel band snapped and the steel hit the extra length of wood, causing it to fly up and hit the employee in the face. The employee was hospitalized.
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