Suncast Corporation
Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet — Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions — BATAVIA, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Suncast Corporation | Report ID | 2015118533 |
| Address | 701 N. Kirk Rd. | City, State ZIP | BATAVIA, ILLINOIS 60510 |
| Event Date | November 11, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Skylights |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325211 | Inspection # | 1104969 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.86000, -88.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee conducting work on a flat roof fell approximately 17 feet through a skylight, suffering a fractured jaw, fractured hand, concussion, and bruised lungs. The employee required facial and hand stitches.
Incident Summary
On November 11, 2015, a worker at Suncast Corporation in BATAVIA, ILLINOIS suffered fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet, with skylights identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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