Menards Distribution Center
Fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c. — Open wounds, unspecified — PLANO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Menards Distribution Center | Report ID | 2021064980 |
| Address | 2611 Eldamain Road | City, State ZIP | PLANO, ILLINOIS 60545 |
| Event Date | June 18, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Open wounds, unspecified | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Conveyors-powered, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.68000, -88.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing next to a pallet conveyor when she lost her balance and fell onto the conveyor, which pulled in her leg. The employee suffered an open wound to her left leg that required hospitalization and surgery.
Incident Summary
On June 18, 2021, a worker at Menards Distribution Center in PLANO, ILLINOIS suffered open wounds, unspecified to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c., with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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