ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Fractures — DECATUR, ILLINOIS
| Employer | ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY | Report ID | 2016043601 |
| Address | 4666 FARIES PARKWAY | City, State ZIP | DECATUR, ILLINOIS 62526 |
| Event Date | April 29, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Caps, lids, covers, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Overhead hoists, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311221 | Inspection # | 1145884 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.86000, -88.88000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On or about April 29, 2016, an employee was pressure washing the Fitz Mill machine. The employee used a chain hoist to lift the spout lid, and because the equipment was still running, the lid came back and struck employee. The employee suffered face fractures, a broken sternum, and cuts on the left wrist.
Incident Summary
On April 29, 2016, a worker at ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY in DECATUR, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with caps, lids, covers, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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