Berger Excavating Contractors, Inc.
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — WAUCONDA, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Berger Excavating Contractors, Inc. | Report ID | 2016109984 |
| Address | Route 179 | City, State ZIP | WAUCONDA, ILLINOIS 60084 |
| Event Date | October 24, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Dirt, earth | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238910 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.26000, -88.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was repairing a water main when he slipped on a clump of dirt and broke his tibia, requiring overnight hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On October 24, 2016, a worker at Berger Excavating Contractors, Inc. in WAUCONDA, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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