Viking Materials, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — FRANKLIN PARK, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Viking Materials, Inc. | Report ID | 2019010598 |
| Address | 11305 Franklin Avenue | City, State ZIP | FRANKLIN PARK, ILLINOIS 60131 |
| Event Date | January 17, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Scrap, waste, debris, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423510 | Inspection # | 1388574 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.94000, -87.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On January 17, 2019, an employee was dumping scrap by hand when a scrap hopper tipped over, causing scrap to spill out onto the employee's feet. The employee's feet were pinned against a conveyor, fracturing both ankles.
Incident Summary
On January 17, 2019, a worker at Viking Materials, Inc. in FRANKLIN PARK, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with scrap, waste, debris, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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