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Advance mechanical Systems, Inc.

Slip on substance without fall — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Advance mechanical Systems, Inc. in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Employer Advance mechanical Systems, Inc. Report ID 2018032714
Address 363 E. Wacker Dr. City, State ZIP CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60601
Event Date March 20, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Hernias due to traumatic incidents Body Part Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Slip on substance without fall Source of Injury Bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker
Industry (NAICS) 238220 Inspection # 1347627
GPS Coordinates 41.88000, -87.61000

Incident Narrative

An employee was selecting a pipe fitting from a cart for installation. The employee took a fitting from the cart, moved to get back onto a ladder, and slipped. As the employee started to fall, he grabbed the handle on the cart and suffered a hernia, requiring hospitalization and surgery.

Incident Summary

On March 20, 2018, a worker at Advance mechanical Systems, Inc. in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered hernias due to traumatic incidents to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as slip on substance without fall, with bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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