SECURITAS SECURITY SERVICES USA, INC.

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — ROCKFORD, Illinois

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at SECURITAS SECURITY SERVICES USA, INC. in ROCKFORD, Illinois
Employer SECURITAS SECURITY SERVICES USA, INC.
Address 5666 E. State Street
City, State ZIP ROCKFORD, Illinois 61108
Report ID 20181010384
Event Date October 8, 2018
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Thigh(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object
Source of Injury Roof surfaces other than roof edge
Secondary Source Rocks, crushed stone
Industry (NAICS) 561612
GPS Coordinates 42.26000, -89.00000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was on a roof when he tripped on a stone and fell, suffering a broken right femur, a contusion on the right side of his chest, and a cut on his right hand.

Incident Summary

On October 8, 2018, a worker at SECURITAS SECURITY SERVICES USA, INC. in ROCKFORD, Illinois suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with roof surfaces other than roof edge identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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