EMP SERV LLC dba Pipestone
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet — Bruises, contusions — DEKALB, ILLINOIS
| Employer | EMP SERV LLC dba Pipestone | Report ID | 2024109848 |
| Address | 2581 Wagner Court | City, State ZIP | DEKALB, ILLINOIS 60115 |
| Event Date | October 22, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Secondary Source | Other constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 541611 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.89000, -88.76000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing an extension ladder to access supplies. They were approximately eight feet off the ground when the ladder slid out from under them. The employee fell and struck the concrete floor, resulting in contusions to their head and torso, as well as head trauma.
Incident Summary
On October 22, 2024, a worker at EMP SERV LLC dba Pipestone in DEKALB, ILLINOIS suffered bruises, contusions to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 178 severe injury reports involving "Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet injuries.
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