Pearson Plumbing and Heating Company
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions — BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Pearson Plumbing and Heating Company | Report ID | 2016065601 |
| Address | 9005 Olson Rd. | City, State ZIP | BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS 61008 |
| Event Date | June 23, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.28000, -88.91000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell from a 6-foot step ladder while working with another technician to install an air duct. The employee cracked their left shoulder blade, fractured two ribs and suffered a concussion and a bruised lung.
Incident Summary
On June 23, 2016, a worker at Pearson Plumbing and Heating Company in BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS suffered fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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