Dynacast, LLC
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — ELGIN, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Dynacast, LLC | Report ID | 2021031970 |
| Address | 195 Corporate Drive | City, State ZIP | ELGIN, ILLINOIS 60123 |
| Event Date | March 4, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Nails, brads, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331523 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.07000, -88.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell over the bolt that held down a barrier. The employee suffered a broken wrist.
Incident Summary
On March 4, 2021, a worker at Dynacast, LLC in ELGIN, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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