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AMS Mechanical Systems

Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — EVANSTON, ILLINOIS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at AMS Mechanical Systems in EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
Employer AMS Mechanical Systems Report ID 2018032100
Address 2705 Ashland Ave. City, State ZIP EVANSTON, ILLINOIS 60201
Event Date March 1, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet Source of Injury Ladders, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 332322 Inspection # 1302298
GPS Coordinates 42.06000, -87.69000

Incident Narrative

An employee fell approximately 36" from a ladder while installing flashing on ductwork, fracturing the left hip and left wrist.

Incident Summary

On March 1, 2018, a worker at AMS Mechanical Systems in EVANSTON, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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