AREA ERECTORS, INC.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — MONEE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | AREA ERECTORS, INC. | Report ID | 2017010135 |
| Address | 6605 Monee-Manhattan Road | City, State ZIP | MONEE, ILLINOIS 60449 |
| Event Date | January 6, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Structural metal materials, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.42000, -87.77000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On January 7, 2017, at approximately 2:40 p.m., an employee was attempting to lay out structural steel pieces with the assistance of a forklift truck. A steel truss fell over and struck the employee's legs resulting in fractures and crushing injuries to both lower legs.
Incident Summary
On January 6, 2017, a worker at AREA ERECTORS, INC. in MONEE, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with structural metal materials, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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