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Arc-Tronics, Inc.

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Dislocation of joints — ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Arc-Tronics, Inc. in ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS
Employer Arc-Tronics, Inc. Report ID 2019032403
Address 1150 Pagni Drive City, State ZIP ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS 60007
Event Date March 6, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Dislocation of joints Body Part Knee(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords
Industry (NAICS) 334418 Inspection # 1400417
GPS Coordinates 42.02000, -87.96000

Incident Narrative

An employee was soldering parts together. A cable was tangled around her right foot, under her desk; when she stood, she lost her balance and fell, dislocating her left knee.

Incident Summary

On March 6, 2019, a worker at Arc-Tronics, Inc. in ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS suffered dislocation of joints to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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