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CHS Acquisition Corp.

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at CHS Acquisition Corp. in CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS
Employer CHS Acquisition Corp. Report ID 2018077387
Address 211 E. MAIN City, State ZIP CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS 60411
Event Date July 21, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space
Industry (NAICS) 331210 Inspection # 1362806
GPS Coordinates 41.49000, -87.63000

Incident Narrative

An employee was using an overhead crane to remove a scrap box (2,800 pounds) when the hook disengaged during the lift. The handle (which weighs about 500 pounds) then hit his leg, breaking his right tibia.

Incident Summary

On July 21, 2018, a worker at CHS Acquisition Corp. in CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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