Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Mandel Metals, Inc., 11400 W. Addison , FRANKLIN PARK, ILLINOIS 60131
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the wrist(s).
Final narrative
An employee was helping a punch press operator punch holes in a sheet of aluminum that was approximately 72" x 80". The employee and the punch press operator attempted to flip the sheet in order to punch the other side when the sheet slipped. The employee attempted to catch the sheet and received a laceration to his left wrist, requiring hospitalization and surgery.
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