Hueber L.L.C.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Fractures — BEECHER, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Hueber L.L.C. | Report ID | 20231110758 |
| Address | 2106 E. Corning Road | City, State ZIP | BEECHER, ILLINOIS 60401 |
| Event Date | November 22, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, n.e.c |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311119 | Inspection # | 1712639 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.32000, -87.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On November 22, 2023, a grain truck driver entered the tank and used a broom to sweep out the tank. Their foot became caught in the auger, resulting in a laceration to their ankle. The employee used their opposite leg to pull their ankle free and sustained a broken femur.
Incident Summary
On November 22, 2023, a worker at Hueber L.L.C. in BEECHER, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, n.e.c identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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