Other fall to lower level, unspecified · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at NEW STAR, THE CUSTOM LIGHTING COMPANY, INC., 4000 S Bell Ave, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60609
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the foot (feet) and ankle(s).
Final narrative
On March 19, 2021, an employee missed a step at the bottom of some stairs and fell, suffering an ankle/foot injury. The employee was hospitalized.
HospitalizedFoot (feet) and ankle(s)Stairs, steps, unspecified
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