Vesuvius USA Corporation
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Concussions — CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Vesuvius USA Corporation | Report ID | 2015107618 |
| Address | 1404 Newton Drive | City, State ZIP | CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS 61822 |
| Event Date | October 13, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Floor coverings- nonstructural | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 327125 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.15000, -88.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped on a fatigue mat, fell, and struck her forehead causing a concussion and hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On October 13, 2015, a worker at Vesuvius USA Corporation in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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