Inboden Meats, Ltd.
Fall on same level due to tripping over self — Fractures — DEKALB, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Inboden Meats, Ltd. | Report ID | 2023087290 |
| Address | 1106 N. First Street | City, State ZIP | DEKALB, ILLINOIS 60115 |
| Event Date | August 10, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over self | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.94000, -88.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pulling supplies off the shelf. She tripped and fell to the floor, landing on her right knee and fracturing the kneecap.
Incident Summary
On August 10, 2023, a worker at Inboden Meats, Ltd. in DEKALB, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over self, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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