Thermoflex Corp.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — WAUKEGAN, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Thermoflex Corp. | Report ID | 2017021395 |
| Address | 1535 S. Lakeside | City, State ZIP | WAUKEGAN, ILLINOIS 60085 |
| Event Date | February 12, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Switchboards, switches, fuses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336399 | Inspection # | 1211195 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.33000, -87.88000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On February 12, 2017, at approximately 1:30 p.m., an employee was standing on a metal electrical box, clearing material from a hopper and ductwork. The employee stepped backward and fell approximately 4 feet to the floor, breaking ribs and requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On February 12, 2017, a worker at Thermoflex Corp. in WAUKEGAN, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with switchboards, switches, fuses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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