EHC Industries, Inc.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — PALOS HILLS, ILLINOIS
| Employer | EHC Industries, Inc. | Report ID | 2023064943 |
| Address | 8015 W 111th street | City, State ZIP | PALOS HILLS, ILLINOIS 60465 |
| Event Date | June 5, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Elbow(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Delivery truck or van |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 562910 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.68000, -87.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell off the back of a box truck and sustained an elbow fracture.
Incident Summary
On June 5, 2023, a worker at EHC Industries, Inc. in PALOS HILLS, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the elbow(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with delivery truck or van identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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