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Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury

1 hospitalization · 2021108984 · 10/18/2021 · MTH Enterprises LLC dba MTH Industries

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Hip(s) and leg(s)
Nature of injury
Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury

Cause

Event
Fall through surface or existing opening 21 to 25 feet
Source
Existing roof openings, other than skylights
Secondary source
Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified

Employer

Name
MTH Enterprises LLC dba MTH Industries
Location
420 E. Waterside, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 60601
NAICS
238120
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

Four employees were assigned to replace two damaged glass panels that were on a large atrium in front of a residential high-rise. After replacing one glass panel, the injured employee went down for a break. After the break, the employee was repairing caulk on the replaced glass panel when they stepped into the opening of the second glass panel and fell approximately 21 feet 3 inches to the ground. The employee suffered severe injuries to their legs and hips and was hospitalized. Fall protection was not worn at the time.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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