AT&T
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — MCHENRY, ILLINOIS
| Employer | AT&T | Report ID | 2022054320 |
| Address | 4638 Century Court | City, State ZIP | MCHENRY, ILLINOIS 60050 |
| Event Date | May 17, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) and leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 517312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.31000, -88.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While descending a ladder, an employee fell about 5 feet to the ground, shattering his ankle and breaking his leg.
Incident Summary
On May 17, 2022, a worker at AT&T in MCHENRY, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the ankle(s) and leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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