Lakeshore Recycling Systems
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Lakeshore Recycling Systems | Report ID | 20191212798 |
| Address | 1300 W. Exchange | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60609 |
| Event Date | December 12, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Metal pipes, tubing | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333518 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.81000, -87.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking in a transfer yard when he tripped over a metal pipe, fell to the ground, and broke his leg.
Incident Summary
On December 12, 2019, a worker at Lakeshore Recycling Systems in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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