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Averus Fire Services

Fall on same level due to slipping — Bruises, contusions — GURNEE, ILLINOIS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Averus Fire Services in GURNEE, ILLINOIS
Employer Averus Fire Services Report ID 20191111647
Address 3851 Clearview CT City, State ZIP GURNEE, ILLINOIS 60031
Event Date November 8, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Bruises, contusions Body Part Arm(s), unspecified
Event Type Fall on same level due to slipping Source of Injury Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Secondary Source Ice, sleet, snow
Industry (NAICS) 561612 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 42.38000, -87.89000

Incident Narrative

While lifting a metal kitchen exhaust, an employee slipped on snow/ice. The kitchen exhaust fell on the employee's arm, causing contusions.

Incident Summary

On November 8, 2019, a worker at Averus Fire Services in GURNEE, ILLINOIS suffered bruises, contusions to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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