Vadakin Inc
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Concussions — PEKIN, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Vadakin Inc | Report ID | 2015041917 |
| Address | 13082 East Manito Road | City, State ZIP | PEKIN, ILLINOIS 61554 |
| Event Date | April 11, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Power washers |
| Secondary Source | Elevators, hoists, aerial lifts, personnel platforms-except truck-mounted, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561720 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.54000, -89.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee using hoisting equipment to move hydro-blasting equipment was struck in the head when the hoisting equipment broke free, resulting in a concussion and hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On April 11, 2015, a worker at Vadakin Inc in PEKIN, ILLINOIS suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with power washers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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