THE GSI GROUP, INC.
Struck by object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — FLORA, Illinois
| Employer | THE GSI GROUP, INC. |
| Address | 1051 W. NORTH STREET |
| City, State ZIP | FLORA, Illinois 62839 |
| Report ID | 2015064191 |
| Event Date | June 30, 2015 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures |
| Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Tables, worktables |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 |
| Inspection # | 1076287 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.66000, -88.49000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was troubleshooting a sensor on a pallet table for a laser machine. The table moved and struck the employee breaking the employee's lower leg.
Incident Summary
On June 30, 2015, a worker at THE GSI GROUP, INC. in FLORA, Illinois suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, n.e.c., with tables, worktables identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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