Afton Chemical Corporation
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Concussions — SAUGET, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Afton Chemical Corporation | Report ID | 2024098815 |
| Address | 501 Monsanto Avenue | City, State ZIP | SAUGET, ILLINOIS 62206 |
| Event Date | September 20, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Source, secondary source unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Walls | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 325110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.60000, -90.16000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing a brine belt on a unit when they tripped over a 9-inch wall, fell backward approximately 14 inches to a lower level, and landed on their back. The employee sustained a concussion.
Incident Summary
On September 20, 2024, a worker at Afton Chemical Corporation in SAUGET, ILLINOIS suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with source, secondary source unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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