Solgen Power LLC
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — ELGIN, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Solgen Power LLC | Report ID | 2020010942 |
| Address | 1736 Tin Oak Lane | City, State ZIP | ELGIN, ILLINOIS 60120 |
| Event Date | January 29, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Gutters, downspouts | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221114 | Inspection # | 1461273 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.03000, -88.23000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was preparing to install solar panels at a residence using a 17-foot ladder. The employee was holding onto the gutter when it broke, causing the employee to fall from the ladder to the floor. The employee was hospitalized with a broken leg.
Incident Summary
On January 29, 2020, a worker at Solgen Power LLC in ELGIN, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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