Dr. Pepper Snapple Group

Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Fractures and other injuries, unspecified — NORTHLAKE, ILLINOIS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Dr. Pepper Snapple Group in NORTHLAKE, ILLINOIS
Employer Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Report ID 2020087540
Address 401 N. Railroad Ave. City, State ZIP NORTHLAKE, ILLINOIS 60164
Event Date August 10, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures and other injuries, unspecified Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle Source of Injury Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck
Secondary Source High winds, gusts, turbulence
Industry (NAICS) 312111 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 41.91000, -87.91000

Incident Narrative

An employee was opening a swing door on a tractor trailer. The wind pushed the door back, and it struck the employee's head and shoulder. The employee was hospitalized, having suffered a head injury requiring stitches as well as a broken right arm.

Incident Summary

On August 10, 2020, a worker at Dr. Pepper Snapple Group in NORTHLAKE, ILLINOIS suffered fractures and other injuries, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by swinging part of powered vehicle, with semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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