Flooring Resources Corporation
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Flooring Resources Corporation | Report ID | 20171110838 |
| Address | 350 N. Orleans | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60654 |
| Event Date | November 10, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238330 | Inspection # | 1302059 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.88000, -87.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On November 10, 2017, an employee was installing carpet when he attempted to move an A-frame cart with 33 large sheets of hardboard. The cart then tilted and fell on him, fracturing his right leg.
Incident Summary
On November 10, 2017, a worker at Flooring Resources Corporation in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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