Gilster-Mary Lee Corporation
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — CHESTER, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Gilster-Mary Lee Corporation | Report ID | 2019021586 |
| Address | 1037 State St | City, State ZIP | CHESTER, ILLINOIS 62233 |
| Event Date | February 12, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Reels, rolls, spools, coils, cones | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311822 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.91000, -89.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was stacking a skid and tripped over a roll of stretch wrap that was on the walking surface. The employee sustained a fractured femur.
Incident Summary
On February 12, 2019, a worker at Gilster-Mary Lee Corporation in CHESTER, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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