Dr. Pepper Snapple Group
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Fractures and other injuries, unspecified — 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
OSHA has recorded 683 severe injury reports involving "Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle injuries.
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