Whelan Security of Illinois
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — PLEASANT PRAIRIE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Whelan Security of Illinois | Report ID | 2019021424 |
| Address | 12575 Uline Drive | City, State ZIP | PLEASANT PRAIRIE, WISCONSIN 53158 |
| Event Date | February 7, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Parking lot, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561612 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.52000, -87.95000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped on ice in a parking lot and fell, breaking his left ankle.
Incident Summary
On February 7, 2019, a worker at Whelan Security of Illinois in PLEASANT PRAIRIE, WISCONSIN suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with parking lot, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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