Western Grain Marketing, LLC

Slip on substance without fall — Fractures — FIATT, ILLINOIS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Western Grain Marketing, LLC in 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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