Western Grain Marketing, LLC
Slip on substance without fall — Fractures — FIATT, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Western Grain Marketing, LLC | Report ID | 20211211079 |
| Address | 13997 E Illinois Hwy 9 | City, State ZIP | FIATT, ILLINOIS 61433 |
| Event Date | December 27, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Slip on substance without fall | Source of Injury | Bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker |
| Secondary Source | Grain dust | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 424510 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.56000, -90.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On December 27, 2021, an employee slipped on moist grain dust while walking down the stairs. The employee stepped awkwardly to catch their self, resulting in a fractured right ankle. The employee was hospitalized, and surgery was required to repair the injury.
Incident Summary
On December 27, 2021, a worker at Western Grain Marketing, LLC in FIATT, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as slip on substance without fall, with bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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