Brenntag Mid-South, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions — RANTOUL, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Brenntag Mid-South, Inc. | Report ID | 20231110909 |
| Address | 205 Shellhouse Dr | City, State ZIP | RANTOUL, ILLINOIS 61866 |
| Event Date | November 29, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Garage doors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424690 | Inspection # | 1713863 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.31000, -88.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On November 29, 2023, an employee completed a less-than-truckload (LTL) delivery at a customer site and was returning to the delivery truck. They lifted the roll-up door of the loading dock and ducked as they went under the door. The door then fell and struck the employee's shoulder causing them to fall into the dock pit area. The employee struck their head/face on the edge of the dock ramp as they fell. They were hospitalized with a concussion and a fractured ankle.
Incident Summary
On November 29, 2023, a worker at Brenntag Mid-South, Inc. in RANTOUL, ILLINOIS suffered fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with garage doors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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