CHICAGO, ILLINOIS—
Illinois Institute of Technology
Struck against stationary object or equipment while rising · Cuts, lacerations
Final narrative
On April 23, 2020, at 2:40 PM, an employee was performing maintenance under an air handler unit. When the employee stood up, an iron bracket cut the back of the employee's neck.
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