P.J. Hoerr, Inc.
Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — GIBSON CITY, ILLINOIS
| Employer | P.J. Hoerr, Inc. | Report ID | 2025043734 |
| Address | 1120 N Melvin St | City, State ZIP | GIBSON CITY, ILLINOIS 60936 |
| Event Date | April 22, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back | Source of Injury | Jackhammers |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 326211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.47000, -88.37000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On April 22, 2025, an employee was operating a jackhammer when the jackhammer jumped causing the bit to puncture their right foot behind the steel toe in their boot. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On April 22, 2025, a worker at P.J. Hoerr, Inc. in GIBSON CITY, ILLINOIS suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back, with jackhammers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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