Struck by dislodged flying object, particle · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at SAPORITO FINISHING CO., Acme Industries, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS 60007
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the hand(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was at a client worksite cleaning some rust off a 3 ft. x 4 ft. metal part with an electric drill and a drill bit brush. The drill bit broke and the drill bit/brush lacerated the back of his left hand.
An employee was transferring hydrofluoric acid to containers and then began moving the containers. Acid splashed out of the containers and onto the employee's forearm, resulting in first-degree chemical burns.
An employee was tossing a damaged toilet into a compactor. The toilet bounced off the compactor and lacerated the employee's right wrist, cutting an artery and tendon.
An employee was operating a hydraulic jack to bend a frame when the jack came loose and struck the employee. They were hospitalized for a spleen injury.
A truck had been towed into the shop with a flat tire and a blown airbag. An employee checked the tire for damage and was airing the tire. The employee was installing the valve core when the bead slipped off the rim. Air escaped, and the aluminum wheel struck the employee's head and face. The employee became unresponsive and was bleeding.
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An employee was pushing a line of carts into a vestibule when the door cable snapped and struck his right ankle. The employee suffered a fracture that required surgery and hospitalization.
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