Northwestern University

Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Northwestern University in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Employer Northwestern University Report ID 2017098782
Address 300 E Superior St City, State ZIP CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60611
Event Date September 13, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Other fall to lower level, unspecified Source of Injury Step ladders
Industry (NAICS) 622110 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 41.89000, -87.61000

Incident Narrative

An employee fell off a step ladder resulting in a fractured knee, leg, and elbow.

Incident Summary

On September 13, 2017, a worker at Northwestern University in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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