CHICAGO, ILLINOIS·
Tri State Metal Company dba Imperial Recycling
Struck or run over by rolling powered vehicle · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Tri State Metal Company dba Imperial Recycling, 1700 W Fulton, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60612 on , Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
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Final narrative
On June 27, 2017, at approximately 8:45 a.m., an employee attempted to stop a forklift from rolling by placing a piece of wood or hammer under the tire. The forklift continued to roll and pinched two fingers on his right hand, amputating his ring fingertip.
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