LAPHAM HICKEY STEEL
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — BEDFORD PARK, ILLINOIS
| Employer | LAPHAM HICKEY STEEL | Report ID | 2017010184 |
| Address | 5500 WEST 73RD STREET | City, State ZIP | BEDFORD PARK, ILLINOIS 60638 |
| Event Date | January 7, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet) and ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Manlifts |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423510 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.76000, -87.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On January 7, 2016, at approximately 6:30 a.m., an employee was operating a man lift when a cable failed on the lift's guarded platform, causing the lift basket to fall over 8 feet to the ground below. The employee fell with the basket, breaking his left foot and ankle.
Incident Summary
On January 7, 2017, a worker at LAPHAM HICKEY STEEL in BEDFORD PARK, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the foot (feet) and ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet, with manlifts identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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