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Graph-Pak Corporation

Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — FRANKLIN PARK, ILLINOIS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Graph-Pak Corporation in FRANKLIN PARK, ILLINOIS
Employer Graph-Pak Corporation Report ID 2021042951
Address 11250 Addison Ave. City, State ZIP FRANKLIN PARK, ILLINOIS 60131
Event Date April 8, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Nonclassifiable
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified Source of Injury Bundles, bales
Industry (NAICS) 322211 Inspection # 1526717
GPS Coordinates 41.94000, -87.90000

Incident Narrative

A bale of cardboard fell onto an employee, causing multiple fractures.

Incident Summary

On April 8, 2021, a worker at Graph-Pak Corporation in FRANKLIN PARK, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with bundles, bales identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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