O'Reilly Auto Parts #3408
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — JOLIET, ILLINOIS
| Employer | O'Reilly Auto Parts #3408 | Report ID | 2017010540 |
| Address | 312 Collins Street | City, State ZIP | JOLIET, ILLINOIS 60432 |
| Event Date | January 17, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lumbar region |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Boxes, crates, cartons |
| Secondary Source | Shelves, shelving | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 441310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.53000, -88.07000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was picking up a socket from the floor when a box from the upper shelf of the overstock wall fell and struck the employee's lower back causing a fracture to the lower back.
Incident Summary
On January 17, 2017, a worker at O'Reilly Auto Parts #3408 in JOLIET, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the lumbar region. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with boxes, crates, cartons identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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