Helena Chemical
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — CASEY, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Helena Chemical | Report ID | 2017076425 |
| Address | 601 W Main Street | City, State ZIP | CASEY, ILLINOIS 62420 |
| Event Date | July 12, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet) and ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Propane tanks and cylinders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424690 | Inspection # | 1246428 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.29000, -88.00000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell about 10 feet off a propane storage tank while painting it, suffering ankle and heel fractures.
Incident Summary
On July 12, 2017, a worker at Helena Chemical in CASEY, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the foot (feet) and ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with propane tanks and cylinders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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