URS Midwest Inc.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS
| Employer | URS Midwest Inc. | Report ID | 2017076344 |
| Address | 275 East State Street | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS 60411 |
| Event Date | July 10, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Trailers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 811198 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.52000, -87.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was placing a car on a transport trailer. While descending the ladder, the employee lost balance and fell injuring the right elbow and knee.
Incident Summary
On July 10, 2017, a worker at URS Midwest Inc. in CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with trailers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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