Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront | Report ID | 2018010046 |
| Address | 71 E Wacker Drive | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60601 |
| Event Date | January 2, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 721110 | Inspection # | 1295540 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.88000, -87.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell off a 10-foot ladder to the concrete sidewalk below while fixing a sprinkler head, breaking both ankles.
Incident Summary
On January 2, 2018, a worker at Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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