J.H.O.C., Inc.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | J.H.O.C., Inc. | Report ID | 20231211073 |
| Address | 5102 S. Lake Park Avenue | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60615 |
| Event Date | December 4, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.80000, -87.58000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was unloading freight at the loading dock from the back of his trailer when he misstepped and fell to the ground, resulting in a left leg fracture that required surgery.
Incident Summary
On December 4, 2023, a worker at J.H.O.C., Inc. in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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