Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Intracranial injuries and injuries to internal organs — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc. | Report ID | 2016010613 |
| Address | 1847 N. Clybourn Ave. | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60614 |
| Event Date | January 21, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries and injuries to internal organs | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 448110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.91000, -87.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell from a 3-step step ladder while hanging signs, sustaining a concussion, acute kidney injury, and lumbar injury.
Incident Summary
On January 21, 2016, a worker at Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc. in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered intracranial injuries and injuries to internal organs to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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