MARTAM CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Nonroadway noncollision fall or jump from moving vehicle — Fractures — DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
| Employer | MARTAM CONSTRUCTION, INC. | Report ID | 2024065475 |
| Address | 1671 E. Oakton St. | City, State ZIP | DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS 60016 |
| Event Date | June 20, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Trunk and other upper extremities |
| Event Type | Nonroadway noncollision fall or jump from moving vehicle | Source of Injury | Industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport powered, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Construction debris | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.02000, -87.88000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a concrete buggy when a piece of concrete debris became lodged in the tracks, causing the buggy to come to a sudden stop. The employee was thrown from the buggy and landed on the ground on his left side resulting in a broken arm and two broken ribs.
Incident Summary
On June 20, 2024, a worker at MARTAM CONSTRUCTION, INC. in DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the trunk and other upper extremities. The incident was classified as nonroadway noncollision fall or jump from moving vehicle, with industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport powered, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 68 severe injury reports involving "Nonroadway noncollision fall or jump from moving vehicle" incidents in our database. Browse all Nonroadway noncollision fall or jump from moving vehicle injuries.
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