Lewis and Clark Marine Inc.
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — GRANITE CITY, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Lewis and Clark Marine Inc. | Report ID | 2015118811 |
| Address | 2801 Rock Road | City, State ZIP | GRANITE CITY, ILLINOIS 62040 |
| Event Date | November 20, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336611 | Inspection # | 1110394 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.71000, -90.16000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell 15 feet from a 20 foot straight portable ladder breaking his left leg.
Incident Summary
On November 20, 2015, a worker at Lewis and Clark Marine Inc. in GRANITE CITY, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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