United Parcel Service, Inc.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — HODGKINS, ILLINOIS
| Employer | United Parcel Service, Inc. | Report ID | 2018011036 |
| Address | ONE UPS WAY | City, State ZIP | HODGKINS, ILLINOIS 60525 |
| Event Date | January 31, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 492110 | Inspection # | 1306575 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.74000, -87.88000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing down a ladder when he missed a rung and fell backward. He hit the floor and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On January 31, 2018, a worker at United Parcel Service, Inc. in HODGKINS, ILLINOIS suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. 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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