Lea Heating & Air Conditioning CO., INC.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — PALATINE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Lea Heating & Air Conditioning CO., INC. | Report ID | 2021042988 |
| Address | 422 S. Williams Ave | City, State ZIP | PALATINE, ILLINOIS 60074 |
| Event Date | April 9, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Elbow(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Secondary Source | Ground, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.10000, -88.00000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing down an extension ladder. The employee fell to the grass about 8 to 10 feet below, suffering a broken left elbow.
Incident Summary
On April 9, 2021, a worker at Lea Heating & Air Conditioning CO., INC. in PALATINE, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the elbow(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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