Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc.
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. | Report ID | 20161010114 |
| Address | 1300 S. Wolf Rd. | City, State ZIP | DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS 60016 |
| Event Date | October 27, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Parking lot-paved |
| Secondary Source | Antifreeze | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 335129 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.02000, -87.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped and fell in the parking lot, suffering a broken right ankle.
Incident Summary
On October 27, 2016, a worker at Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. in DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with parking lot-paved identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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