ABM Industries Inc
Other fall to lower level unspecified — Fractures — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | ABM Industries Inc | Report ID | 2024087411 |
| Address | 5811 S Ellis Ave. | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60637 |
| Event Date | August 13, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Back lumbar region |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level unspecified | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps |
| Secondary Source | Person, other than injured or ill worker n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561720 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.78000, -87.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was descending stairs outside a building when she was startled by another person and fell, fracturing her lower back.
Incident Summary
On August 13, 2024, a worker at ABM Industries Inc in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the back lumbar region. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level unspecified, with stairs, steps identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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