APEX EXTERIORS, INC.
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — GLENDALE HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS
| Employer | APEX EXTERIORS, INC. | Report ID | 2017109579 |
| Address | 263 Alpine Dr. #E | City, State ZIP | GLENDALE HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS 60139 |
| Event Date | October 5, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Porches, balconies, decks, patios |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1272938 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.92000, -88.07000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On October 5, 2017, at approximately 9:00 a.m., three employees were working together to remove vinyl siding from the side walls of a residential balcony for demolition. They were working from extension ladders with hand tools. The injured employee entered the balcony from the extension ladder to look for a potential anchor location for his personal fall arrest system. When he entered the balcony, it collapsed beneath him. He landed on the ground and broke his leg.
Incident Summary
On October 5, 2017, a worker at APEX EXTERIORS, INC. in GLENDALE HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified, with porches, balconies, decks, patios identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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