Austin Industrial Services, LP
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Fractures — DECATUR, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Austin Industrial Services, LP | Report ID | 2024021215 |
| Address | 3985 E. Harrison Ave | City, State ZIP | DECATUR, ILLINOIS 62526 |
| Event Date | February 8, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Caps, lids, covers n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Conveyors unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.86000, -88.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing bolts from the bottom cover on a conveyor system when the remaining bolts pulled through allowing the plate to strike his right foot, resulting in multiple fractures and swelling that required hospitalization and surgery. The employee was wearing steel-toe boots at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On February 8, 2024, a worker at Austin Industrial Services, LP in DECATUR, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with caps, lids, covers n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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