Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified · Crushing injuries
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Modern Process Equipment Corporation, 3125 South Kolin Avenue, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60623
on — Crushing injuries, affecting the hand(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee's hand was crushed by falling steel bars.
HospitalizedHand(s), unspecifiedBars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar)
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