Performance Contracting Inc.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Performance Contracting Inc. | Report ID | 2020042991 |
| Address | 110 N. Wacker | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60606 |
| Event Date | April 2, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Sheet metal |
| Secondary Source | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.88000, -87.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was leaving an elevator with a cart which was carrying metal sheets. A sheet fell off the cart and struck the employee's left leg, breaking the femur.
Incident Summary
On April 2, 2020, a worker at Performance Contracting Inc. in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with sheet metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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