Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) · Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Rollex Corporation, 800 Chase Ave, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS 60007
on — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures, affecting the Other multiple ear(s), facial locations.
Final narrative
An employee was helping to tighten down a metal packaging band for shipping. The metal band broke and struck the employee across their face, cutting their left face/eye area. The employee was hospitalized.
Hospitalized Other multiple ear(s), facial locations Strapping, bands
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