TMC Transportation, Inc.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — MARSEILLES, ILLINOIS
| Employer | TMC Transportation, Inc. | Report ID | 2018010305 |
| Address | 1201 Broadway St. | City, State ZIP | MARSEILLES, ILLINOIS 61341 |
| Event Date | January 10, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Secondary Source | Tarps, plastic or fabric sheeting | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.32000, -88.68000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing on top of a load of rolled steel and spreading a tarp over it when the tarp became stuck on the steel. He then lost his balance and fell approximately eight feet to the ground, fracturing his right hip.
Incident Summary
On January 10, 2018, a worker at TMC Transportation, Inc. in MARSEILLES, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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