Abbott Molecular Inc
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Abbott Molecular Inc | Report ID | 2021021180 |
| Address | 1300 East Touhy Avenue | City, State ZIP | DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS 60018 |
| Event Date | February 9, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 621999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.01000, -87.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On February 9, 2021, an employee slipped on snow and ice while walking toward the building, falling to the ground and fracturing an ankle.
Incident Summary
On February 9, 2021, a worker at Abbott Molecular Inc in DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). 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.
Context
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