Menard, Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified — WEST CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Menard, Inc. | Report ID | 2025032135 |
| Address | 220 W. North Avenue | City, State ZIP | WEST CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60185 |
| Event Date | March 5, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified | Body Part | Head and extremities |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Portable stairs |
| Secondary Source | Other constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 444110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.92000, -88.24000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was descending a rolling ladder and missed the last step, falling backward to the floor and striking her head. The employee was hospitalized with injuries to her head and leg.
Incident Summary
On March 5, 2025, a worker at Menard, Inc. in WEST CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified to the head and extremities. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with portable stairs identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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