DECATUR, ILLINOIS—
Austin Industrial Services, LP
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. · Fractures
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Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Austin Industrial Services, LP, 3985 E. Harrison Ave, DECATUR, ILLINOIS 62526 on — Fractures , affecting the Foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was removing bolts from the bottom cover on a conveyor system when the remaining bolts pulled through allowing the plate to strike his right foot, resulting in multiple fractures and swelling that required hospitalization and surgery. The employee was wearing steel-toe boots at the time of the incident.
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