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Caterpillar, Inc.

Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — WASHINGTON, ILLINOIS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Caterpillar, Inc. in WASHINGTON, ILLINOIS
Employer Caterpillar, Inc. Report ID 2019010388
Address Peoria Proving Ground, 28194 Caterpillar Lane City, State ZIP WASHINGTON, ILLINOIS 61571
Event Date January 12, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Thigh(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to slipping Source of Injury Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 331529 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.74000, -89.48000

Incident Narrative

On January 12, 2019, at approximately 11:10 AM, an employee was walking to the cafeteria when he slipped and fell breaking his femur.

Incident Summary

On January 12, 2019, a worker at Caterpillar, Inc. in WASHINGTON, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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