Chicago Powdered Metal Products Co.
Other fall to lower level 21 to 25 feet — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — SCHILLER PARK, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Chicago Powdered Metal Products Co. | Report ID | 2016087709 |
| Address | 9700 Waveland Ave. | City, State ZIP | SCHILLER PARK, ILLINOIS 60176 |
| Event Date | August 17, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 21 to 25 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333518 | Inspection # | 1171651 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.94000, -87.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was checking a sensor on the powder-compacting press. He placed a step ladder on top of the machine, which was approximately 6 feet above the ground. He then fell into the press pit, injuring his spine. The total fall distance, including height of the machine, step ladder, and the depth of the press pit, was approximately 24 feet to the bottom of the pit.
Incident Summary
On August 17, 2016, a worker at Chicago Powdered Metal Products Co. in SCHILLER PARK, ILLINOIS suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 21 to 25 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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