Struck against object or equipment, unspecified · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc., 1740 W. 25th Avenue, MELROSE PARK, ILLINOIS 60160
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified.
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Final narrative
An employee was checking repairs to a truck-mounted compressor. While he was securing the cover to the compressor fan, the fan lacerated his right thumb. He was hospitalized, undergoing surgery.
HospitalizedFinger(s), fingernail(s), unspecifiedTruck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified
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