MZI Group, Inc.
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | MZI Group, Inc. | Report ID | 2022065086 |
| Address | 1015 N. Pershing Road | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60609 |
| Event Date | June 13, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | High winds, gusts, turbulence | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | 1602799 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.82000, -87.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee had been making a repair on a roof. While descending a ladder from the rooftop to the ground, a gust of wind blew the employee off the ladder. The employee fell approximately 15 feet to the ground, landing on both feet and fracturing both ankles. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On June 13, 2022, a worker at MZI Group, Inc. in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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