Solomon Colors, Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Solomon Colors, Inc. | Report ID | 2023021608 |
| Address | 4050 NORTH COLOR PLANT RD | City, State ZIP | SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62702 |
| Event Date | February 20, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Nonclassifiable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 325130 | Inspection # | 1653196 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.85000, -89.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On February 20, 2023, an employee was climbing down a 6-foot step ladder that was leaned against a pallet of material when the ladder moved, causing the employee to fall. They were hospitalized with a pelvis and elbow fracture.
Incident Summary
On February 20, 2023, a worker at Solomon Colors, Inc. in SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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