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ITS ConGlobal

Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — ELWOOD, ILLINOIS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at ITS ConGlobal in ELWOOD, ILLINOIS
Employer ITS ConGlobal Report ID 2022098300
Address 27141 S Industrial Park Dr. City, State ZIP ELWOOD, ILLINOIS 60421
Event Date September 20, 2022 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Struck by object or equipment, unspecified Source of Injury Ramps, loading docks, dock plates
Industry (NAICS) 488210 Inspection # 1624730
GPS Coordinates 41.44000, -88.09000

Incident Narrative

On September 20, 2022, at approximately 6:20 a.m., an employee climbed into a rail car to open the rail car door and assist with unloading automobiles. The employee was spotting the buck ramp (unloading ramp) operator, who was lowering the ramp to the rail car. As he was guiding the ramp, his right leg was struck by the buck ramp, resulting in a fractured tibia and fibula.

Incident Summary

On September 20, 2022, a worker at ITS ConGlobal in ELWOOD, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with ramps, loading docks, dock plates identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

OSHA has recorded 686 severe injury reports involving "Struck by object or equipment, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by object or equipment, unspecified injuries.

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