C.H.I. Overhead Doors, Inc.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — ARTHUR, ILLINOIS
| Employer | C.H.I. Overhead Doors, Inc. | Report ID | 2015074580 |
| Address | 1485 Sunrise Dr | City, State ZIP | ARTHUR, ILLINOIS 61911 |
| Event Date | July 13, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Bundles, bales |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321911 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.70000, -88.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee opened the back door of a semi trailer and an unsecured bundle of cardboard weighing approximately 500 pounds fell on him. The employee was admitted to the hospital.
Incident Summary
On July 13, 2015, a worker at C.H.I. Overhead Doors, Inc. in ARTHUR, ILLINOIS suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with bundles, bales identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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