Velocity
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — OAK PARK, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Velocity | Report ID | 20231110859 |
| Address | 1022 Lake Street | City, State ZIP | OAK PARK, ILLINOIS 60301 |
| Event Date | November 28, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Stairs, steps-indoors | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 517919 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.88000, -87.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee had been troubleshooting a connection issue in the projection room of a movie theater. He finished the work and was taking a step back to take a picture, when he fell over a step and sustained a broken left leg.
Incident Summary
On November 28, 2023, a worker at Velocity in OAK PARK, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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