Assemblers Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — BEDFORD PARK, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Assemblers Inc. | Report ID | 2019099350 |
| Address | 5139 W 73rd St. | City, State ZIP | BEDFORD PARK, ILLINOIS 60638 |
| Event Date | September 9, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Containers-variable restraint, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311999 | Inspection # | 1430501 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.75000, -87.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was re-stacking boxes that had fallen. A double-stack of pallets that was behind the employee fell and landed on the employee resulting in a fractured right ankle.
Incident Summary
On September 9, 2019, a worker at Assemblers Inc. in BEDFORD PARK, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with containers-variable restraint, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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