Illinois Institute of Technology
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Illinois Institute of Technology | Report ID | 2020098797 |
| Address | 3241 S. Federal St. | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60616 |
| Event Date | September 16, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Drills-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 611310 | Inspection # | 1493362 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.83000, -87.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was approximately 4 feet above the ground on a 6-foot A-frame ladder using a drill to remove screws from an air handling unit vent when the drill kicked back. The employee lost balance and fell backward onto a concrete ledge, suffering a fractured skull, forehead cut, fractured heel, and hematoma.
Incident Summary
On September 16, 2020, a worker at Illinois Institute of Technology in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. 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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