Estes Express Lines
Other fall to lower level, unspecified - Fractures - JOLIET, Illinois
| Employer | Estes Express Lines |
| Address | 2300 Manhattan Road |
| City, State ZIP | JOLIET, Illinois 60433 |
| Report ID | 2018099253 |
| Event Date | September 7, 2018 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| 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 | Ramps, loading docks, dock plates |
| Secondary Source | Highway vehicle, motorized, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 484121 |
| Inspection # | 1348906 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.49972, -88.06800 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was putting his pallet jack into a trailer when the jockey began pulling the trailer, causing the employee to fall from the dock and strike the dock plate before landing on the ground and fracturing three ribs.
Incident Summary
On September 7, 2018, a worker at Estes Express Lines in JOLIET, 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 ramps, loading docks, dock plates identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 5,921 severe injury reports involving "Other fall to lower level, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Other fall to lower level, unspecified injuries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Workers who suffer amputations on the job are generally entitled to workers' compensation benefits covering all medical treatment, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and a portion of lost wages. Many states also provide scheduled permanent disability benefits for the loss of a limb or digit, a fixed payment based on the specific body part affected. In cases where employer negligence was egregious or equipment was defective, a personal injury lawsuit against a third party (the equipment manufacturer) may be possible in addition to workers' comp. An attorney specializing in workers' compensation can advise on available options. Report the injury to OSHA at 1-800-321-OSHA within 24 hours.
After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.
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