Forest Security, Inc.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Forest Security, Inc. | Report ID | 2023109615 |
| Address | Marino Jeep Dodge, 5133 West Irving Park Road | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60641 |
| Event Date | October 17, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Doors, except garage and vehicle | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561612 | Inspection # | 1718991 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.95000, -87.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing on a ladder to install security equipment. The door underneath the ladder opened, causing the employee to fall on top of the door. The employee sustained lacerations and broken ribs.
Incident Summary
On October 17, 2023, a worker at Forest Security, Inc. in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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