Caterpillar Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — MAPLETON, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Caterpillar Inc. | Report ID | 2017076948 |
| Address | 8826 W US HWY 24 | City, State ZIP | MAPLETON, ILLINOIS 61547 |
| Event Date | July 25, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Chairs |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331511 | Inspection # | 1251235 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.56000, -89.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to retrieve a part from a machine. The employee climbed up on a chair with wheels to reach the part. The chair rolled out from underneath the employee causing the employee to fall to the ground. The employee suffered fractured rib(s) and an abrasion to the arm.
Incident Summary
On July 25, 2017, a worker at Caterpillar Inc. in MAPLETON, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with chairs identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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