TBJ Drywall & Taping
Fall to lower level resulting from exposure or contact unspecified — Fractures — ELGIN, ILLINOIS
| Employer | TBJ Drywall & Taping | Report ID | 2024043402 |
| Address | 1851 Marbella | City, State ZIP | ELGIN, ILLINOIS 60123 |
| Event Date | April 18, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Arm(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level resulting from exposure or contact unspecified | Source of Injury | Portable ladders and stairs unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Doors rail mounted and garage | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.04000, -88.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing a garage door opener when the door activated and knocked them off the ladder, resulting in a fractured arm.
Incident Summary
On April 18, 2024, a worker at TBJ Drywall & Taping in ELGIN, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the arm(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as fall to lower level resulting from exposure or contact unspecified, with portable ladders and stairs unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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