Massac Memorial Hospital
Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — METROPOLIS, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Massac Memorial Hospital | Report ID | 2015063450 |
| Address | 28 6th Street | City, State ZIP | METROPOLIS, ILLINOIS 62960 |
| Event Date | June 5, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Structures and surfaces, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.18000, -88.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on an air conditioner to reset a breaker. The employee reached for a tool box on a pedestal table, which kicked out and away from the employee, causing the employee to fall to the ground and sustain an injury.
Incident Summary
On June 5, 2015, a worker at Massac Memorial Hospital in METROPOLIS, ILLINOIS suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with structures and surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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