U.S. Messenger & Logistics Inc.
Fall from pedal cycle — Fractures — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | U.S. Messenger & Logistics Inc. | Report ID | 2019011034 |
| Address | 2 N State Street | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60602 |
| Event Date | January 29, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall from pedal cycle | Source of Injury | Bicycle, pedal cycle |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 492210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.88000, -87.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A bike messenger was riding a bike to make a delivery. The bike slid on wet/icy pavement and the employee fell resulting in hospitalization for a broken ankle.
Incident Summary
On January 29, 2019, a worker at U.S. Messenger & Logistics Inc. in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall from pedal cycle, with bicycle, pedal cycle identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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