Other fall to lower level, unspecified · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Power Stop, LLC, 6112 West 73rd Street, BEDFORD PARK, ILLINOIS 60638
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the multiple head locations.
Final narrative
An employee was using a ladder to access a racking system. He fell, suffering injuries to the head and face.
HospitalizedMultiple head locationsLadders, unspecified
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