Standardaero
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures (except rib, trunk fractures) and internal injuries — SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Standardaero | Report ID | 2015085864 |
| Address | 1200 N Airport Dr | City, State ZIP | SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62707 |
| Event Date | August 17, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures (except rib, trunk fractures) and internal injuries | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Aerial lifts, scissor lifts-except truck-mounted |
| Industry (NAICS) | 488190 | Inspection # | 1088740 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.85000, -89.67000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee masking an aircraft using a boom lift fell approximately 10 feet to the ground when he exited the lift. He was hospitalized for a broken back and bleeding in the brain. Fall protection was not worn at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On August 17, 2015, a worker at Standardaero in SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS suffered fractures (except rib, trunk fractures) and internal injuries to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with aerial lifts, scissor lifts-except truck-mounted identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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