Aerotek
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — MOUNT VERNON, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Aerotek | Report ID | 2017043106 |
| Address | Illinois Hwy 142 | City, State ZIP | MOUNT VERNON, ILLINOIS 62864 |
| Event Date | April 6, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Pelvis |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Material and personnel handling machinery, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Drums, pulleys, sheaves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561320 | Inspection # | 1223338 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.29000, -88.88000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On 4/6/2017, an employee was part of a crew that was lowering a conveyor using a come-a-long. During the operation, the conveyor fell from the rigging equipment and struck the employee, fracturing the right side of his pelvis and shattering the left side.
Incident Summary
On April 6, 2017, a worker at Aerotek in MOUNT VERNON, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the pelvis. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with material and personnel handling machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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