Dearwester Grain Services, Inc.
Jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway — Fractures — CARTHAGE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Dearwester Grain Services, Inc. | Report ID | 2020088107 |
| Address | 501 Bentley Dr | City, State ZIP | CARTHAGE, ILLINOIS 62321 |
| Event Date | August 26, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet), unspecified |
| Event Type | Jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493130 | Inspection # | 1491276 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.34000, -91.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On August 26, 2020, a temporary employee was operating a fork truck when it tipped onto its side, causing the overhead guard to land on the employee's left foot and break it. The employee was hospitalized, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On August 26, 2020, a worker at Dearwester Grain Services, Inc. in CARTHAGE, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the foot (feet), unspecified. The incident was classified as jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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