LOFT #1808
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — ORLAND PARK, ILLINOIS
| Employer | LOFT #1808 | Report ID | 2023109413 |
| Address | 288 Orland Square Drive, Space D11A | City, State ZIP | ORLAND PARK, ILLINOIS 60462 |
| Event Date | October 11, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Floor irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 448120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.61000, -87.84000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On October 11, 2023, an employee was taking cardboard trash through the mall using the freight elevator. As the employee was reaching for the strap to pull the outer elevator door shut, her shoe became stuck in the space between the two doors, causing her to fall. The employee sustained a right knee fracture.
Incident Summary
On October 11, 2023, a worker at LOFT #1808 in ORLAND PARK, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with floor irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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