Caterpillar Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — DECATUR, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Caterpillar Inc. | Report ID | 20231110146 |
| Address | 27th St & E Pershing Rd | City, State ZIP | DECATUR, ILLINOIS 62526 |
| Event Date | November 3, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333131 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 47.15000, -116.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On November 3, 2023, an employee was pulling a cart carrying parts when the cart tipped over and landed on their right leg. The employee was hospitalized with a fractured leg.
Incident Summary
On November 3, 2023, a worker at Caterpillar Inc. in DECATUR, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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