Alsip Minimill, LLC
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet — Fractures — ALSIP, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Alsip Minimill, LLC | Report ID | 2024032119 |
| Address | 13101 South Pulaski | City, State ZIP | ALSIP, ILLINOIS 60803 |
| Event Date | March 7, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Straight ladders |
| Secondary Source | Other constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 322121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.65000, -87.71000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a straight ladder when the ladder slipped, causing the employee to fall approximately 4 feet to the floor and sustain a left wrist fracture.
Incident Summary
On March 7, 2024, a worker at Alsip Minimill, LLC in ALSIP, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet, with straight ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 50 severe injury reports involving "Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet injuries.
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