Ground Services International (GSI) Inc.
Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker — Fractures — 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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