Evonik Corporation
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — MAPLETON, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Evonik Corporation | Report ID | 20181010797 |
| Address | 8300 WEST ROUTE 24 | City, State ZIP | MAPLETON, ILLINOIS 61547 |
| Event Date | October 19, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Manlifts |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 325199 | Inspection # | 1355894 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.56000, -89.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing down from a portable manlift when the cage area he was holding onto collapsed and he fell about 6 feet to the floor, breaking his wrist and pelvis. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On October 19, 2018, a worker at Evonik Corporation in MAPLETON, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet, with manlifts identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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