Ameren Illinois
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — DECATUR, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Ameren Illinois | Report ID | 2023098944 |
| Address | 4580 East Lost Bridge Road | City, State ZIP | DECATUR, ILLINOIS 62521 |
| Event Date | September 27, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Pelvis |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Utility and telephone poles |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221121 | Inspection # | 1701706 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.80000, -88.88000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was performing work on a utility pole when the pole broke, causing the employee to fall to the ground along with the pole. The employee sustained a fractured pelvis and a knee injury.
Incident Summary
On September 27, 2023, a worker at Ameren Illinois in DECATUR, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the pelvis. The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified, with utility and telephone poles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 204 severe injury reports involving "Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified injuries.
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