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.
Address 211 E. MAIN
City, State ZIP CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Illinois 60411
Report ID 2018077387
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

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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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