Hinsdale Nurseries
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Bruises, contusions — OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Hinsdale Nurseries | Report ID | 2019055436 |
| Address | 184 Briarwood Loop | City, State ZIP | OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS 60523 |
| Event Date | May 30, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Head, unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 424930 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.84000, -87.95000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was in a truck loading a wheelbarrow when the employee slipped and fell off the truck to the ground, suffering a head contusion.
Incident Summary
On May 30, 2019, a worker at Hinsdale Nurseries in OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS suffered bruises, contusions to the head, unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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