Northwestern University
Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. — EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Northwestern University | Report ID | 2023021523 |
| Address | 2001 Sheridan Road | City, State ZIP | EVANSTON, ILLINOIS 60208 |
| Event Date | February 16, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Sidewalk, path, outdoor walkway-paved |
| Secondary Source | Trees | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 611310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.05000, -87.67000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Six employees were walking on a sidewalk between buildings on campus during inclement weather when a tree fell. One employee was hospitalized after she was struck by the tree branches, causing her to fall and a branch fell on her legs. She sustained multiple fractures (skull, neck, spine, shoulder, and ribs) and a subdural hematoma. Two other employees were treated at the hospital and released.
Incident Summary
On February 16, 2023, a worker at Northwestern University in EVANSTON, ILLINOIS suffered fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with sidewalk, path, outdoor walkway-paved identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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