Northwestern University
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — 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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