Crete Carrier Corporation
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Cuts, lacerations — TROY, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Crete Carrier Corporation | Report ID | 2021065173 |
| Address | 820 Edwardsville RD | City, State ZIP | TROY, ILLINOIS 62294 |
| Event Date | June 24, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Eye(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Bungee cords |
| Industry (NAICS) | 484121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.73000, -89.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was securing a toolbox when they were struck in the eye by a bungee cord hook, resulting in an eye globe laceration that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On June 24, 2021, a worker at Crete Carrier Corporation in TROY, ILLINOIS suffered cuts, lacerations to the eye(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with bungee cords identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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