Cassens Transportation
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — WEST CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Cassens Transportation | Report ID | 2018077634 |
| Address | West Chicago Yard, 221 S. Kress Road | City, State ZIP | WEST CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60185 |
| Event Date | July 26, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.88000, -88.24000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On July 26, 2018, an employee was preparing a truck for loading by moving straps off the deck. The employee fell from the deck to the ground, suffering broken ribs.
Incident Summary
On July 26, 2018, a worker at Cassens Transportation in WEST CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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