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Fervalue USA Inc. Dba Ferrero U.S.A, Inc.

Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — FRANKLIN PARK, ILLINOIS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Fervalue USA Inc. Dba Ferrero U.S.A, Inc. in FRANKLIN PARK, ILLINOIS
Employer Fervalue USA Inc. Dba Ferrero U.S.A, Inc. Report ID 2023042957
Address 3401 Mt Prospect Road City, State ZIP FRANKLIN PARK, ILLINOIS 60131
Event Date April 4, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet Source of Injury Step ladders
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 311351 Inspection # 1662307
GPS Coordinates 41.93000, -87.91000

Incident Narrative

An employee was on a three-step ladder fixing a motor on the incline conveyor. As they were stepping down from the ladder, the employee slipped and their foot became caught between the bottom and second steps. They were hospitalized for a shin fracture in two places.

Incident Summary

On April 4, 2023, a worker at Fervalue USA Inc. Dba Ferrero U.S.A, Inc. in FRANKLIN PARK, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). 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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