Henson Robinson Company
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Henson Robinson Company | Report ID | 20191010412 |
| Address | 2201 Toronto Rd. | City, State ZIP | SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62712 |
| Event Date | October 4, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Structures and surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1437700 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.71000, -89.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a portable step ladder to access/egress from a roof when the employee missed a step and fell approximately 10 feet to a lower level. The employee suffered fractures to the left fibula and tibia.
Incident Summary
On October 4, 2019, a worker at Henson Robinson Company in SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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