Anthony Liftgates Inc
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — PONTIAC, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Anthony Liftgates Inc | Report ID | 2021075744 |
| Address | 1037 West Howard Street | City, State ZIP | PONTIAC, ILLINOIS 61764 |
| Event Date | July 13, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple face locations |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 441210 | Inspection # | 1542910 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.88000, -88.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was repairing a broken torsion rod on a liftgate when the rod released and struck the employee's face. The employee sustained facial fractures and a broken nose and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 13, 2021, a worker at Anthony Liftgates Inc in PONTIAC, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the multiple face locations. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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