Atlas Crane Services Inc
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — NEW HOLLAND, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Atlas Crane Services Inc | Report ID | 2021053706 |
| Address | Sugar Creek Wind Farm, Job trailer: 465 IL Rt. 10 | City, State ZIP | NEW HOLLAND, ILLINOIS 62671 |
| Event Date | May 5, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Cranes, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 532412 | Inspection # | 1530205 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.16000, -89.54000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A blade fixture fell from a crane when a lifting strap broke. It struck an employee standing on the ground, causing injuries to the employee's head and abdomen.
Incident Summary
On May 5, 2021, a worker at Atlas Crane Services Inc in NEW HOLLAND, ILLINOIS suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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