UPS
Fall to lower level resulting in exposure or contact less than 6 feet — Fractures — HODGKINS, ILLINOIS
| Employer | UPS | Report ID | 2024043292 |
| Address | 1UPS Way | City, State ZIP | HODGKINS, ILLINOIS 60525 |
| Event Date | April 15, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level resulting in exposure or contact less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Conveyors unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Existing opening, hole in constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561439 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.74000, -87.88000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking and stepping down from a conveyor. He twisted his leg as he placed his foot down and fell to an adjacent grating surface approximately 27 inches below, resulting in a lower leg fracture that required surgery.
Incident Summary
On April 15, 2024, a worker at UPS in HODGKINS, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as fall to lower level resulting in exposure or contact less than 6 feet, with conveyors unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 13 severe injury reports involving "Fall to lower level resulting in exposure or contact less than 6 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall to lower level resulting in exposure or contact less than 6 feet injuries.
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