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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2021075725 · 7/13/2021 · Wieland Rolled Products North America, LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Wrist(s)
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet
Source
Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck
Secondary source
Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified

Employer

Name
Wieland Rolled Products North America, LLC
Location
305 Lewis and Clark Blvd, EAST ALTON, ILLINOIS, 62024
NAICS
331420
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A tractor trailer driver climbed into the driver's seat of their truck, set down their lunch box and hat, and started to get back out of the truck to get some gloves. The employee fell to the ground and suffered a compound fracture to the wrist that required surgery.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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