Orkin LLC
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Orkin LLC | Report ID | 2021032083 |
| Address | 5724 Dearborn Parkway | City, State ZIP | DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS 60516 |
| Event Date | March 9, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Ground, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Mud | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561710 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.78000, -88.00000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped and fell in a wet, muddy yard, suffering a broken ankle.
Incident Summary
On March 9, 2021, a worker at Orkin LLC in DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with ground, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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