Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — CHANNAHON, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. | Report ID | 20191010777 |
| Address | Air Products facility at Exxon/Mobil, 25915 S. Frontage Rd. | City, State ZIP | CHANNAHON, ILLINOIS 60410 |
| Event Date | October 15, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 325120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.43000, -88.19000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was investigating a thermostat that was mounted about 10 feet above grade. She was using a step ladder to access the thermostat. She was standing approximately 4 to 5 feet up the ladder when it tipped over. The resulting injuries required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On October 15, 2019, a worker at Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. in CHANNAHON, ILLINOIS suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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