Thornton Auto Crushing, LLC
Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — HARRISBURG, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Thornton Auto Crushing, LLC | Report ID | 2018021690 |
| Address | 5875 US Highway 45 S | City, State ZIP | HARRISBURG, ILLINOIS 62946 |
| Event Date | February 19, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate | Source of Injury | Trailers |
| Secondary Source | High winds, gusts, turbulence | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423930 | Inspection # | 1297269 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.68000, -88.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While recycling a large trailer, an employee was struck in the head when the 8-foot high side swing door was blown shut by a gust of wind.
Incident Summary
On February 19, 2018, a worker at Thornton Auto Crushing, LLC in HARRISBURG, ILLINOIS suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by or caught in swinging door or gate, with trailers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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