Lava SCS, LLC
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part - Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. - ELWOOD, Illinois
| Employer | Lava SCS, LLC |
| Address | 21151 Walter Strawn Drive |
| City, State ZIP | ELWOOD, Illinois 60421 |
| Report ID | 2015085987 |
| Event Date | August 21, 2015 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. |
| Body Part | Ankle(s) and leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part |
| Source of Injury | Boxes, crates, cartons |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493190 |
| Inspection # | 1088233 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.39904, -88.12618 |
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Incident Narrative
On August 21, 2015, an employee was scanning products on the dock when she was struck by an unstable load (boxed flat screen TVs) being transported by a forklift truck. Approximately 500 pounds fell on the employee, who sustained crushing injuries to her left ankle, ligament damage to her right ankle, and contusions to her lower body and both legs. She was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On August 21, 2015, a worker at Lava SCS, LLC in ELWOOD, Illinois suffered multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. to the ankle(s) and leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with boxes, crates, cartons identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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