Prestone
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — ALSIP, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Prestone | Report ID | 2016087494 |
| Address | 13160 S. Pulaski | City, State ZIP | ALSIP, ILLINOIS 60803 |
| Event Date | August 11, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Plastic chips, particles | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 327211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.65000, -87.71000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking down a marked walkway when he slipped on a tiny piece of plastic, causing him to fall and break his right ankle.
Incident Summary
On August 11, 2016, a worker at Prestone in ALSIP, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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