Panduit Corporation
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — DEKALB, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Panduit Corporation | Report ID | 2021075568 |
| Address | 1700 E. FAIRVIEW DR. | City, State ZIP | DEKALB, ILLINOIS 60115 |
| Event Date | July 8, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Skids, pallets |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.90000, -88.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
At approximately 3:38 PM, an employee got off his forklift and used a package knife to cut an air bag that was between loads. The load then shifted and a pallet of cable (800 lbs.) fell, pinning him against the side of the trailer and forcing him to the floor. The employee sustained a fracture to his back.
Incident Summary
On July 8, 2021, a worker at Panduit Corporation in DEKALB, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with skids, pallets identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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