Ground Services International (GSI) Inc.

Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker — Fractures — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Ground Services International (GSI) Inc. in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Employer Ground Services International (GSI) Inc. Report ID 2021119622
Address 513 Express Center Dr City, State ZIP CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60666
Event Date November 7, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Ankle(s)
Event Type Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker Source of Injury Skids, pallets
Industry (NAICS) 488119 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 41.85000, -87.65000

Incident Narrative

An employee was on a trailer pulling a pallet towards a K-loader when his foot rolled under the pallet and was pinned between the pallet and a roller. The employee's ankle was broken in three places.

Incident Summary

On November 7, 2021, a worker at Ground Services International (GSI) Inc. in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker, with skids, pallets identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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