Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet · Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., Air Products facility at Exxon/Mobil, CHANNAHON, ILLINOIS 60410
on — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified, affecting the nonclassifiable.
Final narrative
An employee was investigating a thermostat that was mounted about 10 feet above grade. She was using a step ladder to access the thermostat. She was standing approximately 4 to 5 feet up the ladder when it tipped over. The resulting injuries required hospitalization.
HospitalizedNonclassifiableStep ladders
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