# Bruises, contusions at Averus Fire Services
> OSHA SIR `20191111647` · 11/8/2019 · GURNEE, ILLINOIS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Arm(s), unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Bruises, contusions
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall on same level due to slipping
- **Source:** Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
- **Secondary source:** Ice, sleet, snow
## Employer
- **Name:** Averus Fire Services
- **Location:** 3851 Clearview CT, GURNEE, ILLINOIS, 60031
- **NAICS:** 561612
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

While lifting a metal kitchen exhaust, an employee slipped on snow/ice. The kitchen exhaust fell on the employee's arm, causing contusions.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*