Republic Services
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Fractures — ALTON, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Republic Services | Report ID | 2025010250 |
| Address | 916 Tonsor Drive | City, State ZIP | ALTON, ILLINOIS 62002 |
| Event Date | January 8, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slip or trip | Source of Injury | Other constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow, hail | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 562212 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.91000, -90.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking across the parking lot when they slipped on ice and fell to the ground. The employee sustained a fractured ankle.
Incident Summary
On January 8, 2025, a worker at Republic Services in ALTON, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slip or trip, with other constructed surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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