Engulfment in other collapsing material · Other traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Annapolis Grain Co. , 101 W Walnut , HUTSONVILLE, ILLINOIS 62433
on — Other traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
On August 14, 2019, a temporary employee was cleaning out a grain bin with a vacuum system. The employee was engulfed in the grain (which was about 5 feet deep) up to about chest height. He was hospitalized, suffering from breathing issues.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersGrains, cereals, grain mill products
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