Powers 24 Hour Towing Services, Inc.
Fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c. — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — HILLSIDE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Powers 24 Hour Towing Services, Inc. | Report ID | 20191011206 |
| Address | 4722 Roosevelt Rd | City, State ZIP | HILLSIDE, ILLINOIS 60162 |
| Event Date | October 28, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Knee(s) and leg(s) |
| Event Type | Fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Desks | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 488410 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.86000, -87.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped on a boot dryer on the floor. She struck a credenza, suffering knee and tibia injuries.
Incident Summary
On October 28, 2019, a worker at Powers 24 Hour Towing Services, Inc. in HILLSIDE, ILLINOIS suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the knee(s) and leg(s). The incident was classified as fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c., with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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