Global Experience Specialist
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Global Experience Specialist | Report ID | 2016098432 |
| Address | 2301 S. King Dr. | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60616 |
| Event Date | September 7, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.84000, -87.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee sustained broken ribs and a punctured lung when he fell off a ladder at a height of 6 to 10 feet.
Incident Summary
On September 7, 2016, a worker at Global Experience Specialist in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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