Struck by falling part of vehicle or machine, still attached · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS COMPANY, 90 N. Finley Road, GLEN ELLYN, ILLINOIS 60137
on , Fractures, affecting the multiple trunk locations.
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Final narrative
The injured employee was manually lowering a ramp on a heavy equipment trailer with the assistance of another employee. The injured employee was standing behind the trailer ramp. After removing the safety pins, the ramp descended quickly and struck the injured employee, causing them to fall to the ground. The employee was hospitalized with fractures to their sternum and L1 vertebra.