NRG Energy
Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified — Fractures — WAUKEGAN, ILLINOIS
| Employer | NRG Energy | Report ID | 2021021555 |
| Address | 401 E. Greenwood Ave. | City, State ZIP | WAUKEGAN, ILLINOIS 60087 |
| Event Date | February 20, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.38000, -87.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped and fell, sustaining an ankle fracture.
Incident Summary
On February 20, 2021, a worker at NRG Energy in WAUKEGAN, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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