Nu-Way Industries, Inc.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified — Concussions — DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Nu-Way Industries, Inc. | Report ID | 20231110776 |
| Address | 555 Howard Avenue | City, State ZIP | DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS 60018 |
| Event Date | November 22, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332322 | Inspection # | 1712672 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.01000, -87.91000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking between a row of 7-foot tall metal cabinets, inspecting them for quality. The employee stepped between two painted steel cabinets and was struck in the head by another cabinet that was being carried by a forklift. The employee was hospitalized with a concussion.
Incident Summary
On November 22, 2023, a worker at Nu-Way Industries, Inc. in DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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