APL Logistics
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Concussions — MINOOKA, ILLINOIS
| Employer | APL Logistics | Report ID | 2017088375 |
| Address | 6225 E. Minooka Rd | City, State ZIP | MINOOKA, ILLINOIS 60447 |
| Event Date | August 26, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Boxes, crates, cartons |
| Industry (NAICS) | 452910 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.45000, -88.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On August 26, 2017, a box of product fell on an employee's head, causing a concussion and head contusion.
Incident Summary
On August 26, 2017, a worker at APL Logistics in MINOOKA, ILLINOIS suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with boxes, crates, cartons identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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