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Andromedia Computing Systems. Inc. dba Andromeda Technology Solutions

Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Andromedia Computing Systems. Inc. dba Andromeda Technology Solutions in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Employer Andromedia Computing Systems. Inc. dba Andromeda Technology Solutions Report ID 2017065118
Address 821 N Cicero City, State ZIP CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60651
Event Date June 5, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Arm(s), unspecified
Event Type Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet Source of Injury Extension ladders
Industry (NAICS) 238210 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 41.89000, -87.74000

Incident Narrative

An employee was on a ladder pulling wires for a security system when the extension ladder slipped out from under him. He fell approximately 10 feet to the concrete floor and fractured his left arm.

Incident Summary

On June 5, 2017, a worker at Andromedia Computing Systems. Inc. dba Andromeda Technology Solutions in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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