Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Castwell Products, LLC, 7800 N. Austin Ave., SKOKIE, ILLINOIS 60077
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the multiple upper extremities locations, n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was moving a ladle hoist into position to pour material into a form. The metal framework for the hoist came loose and fell 8-10 feet onto the employee, striking his hand, arms, and shoulder.
HospitalizedMultiple upper extremities locations, n.e.c.Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c.
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