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Hobbico, Inc

Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Concussions — CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Hobbico, Inc in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
Employer Hobbico, Inc Report ID 2016087842
Address 2904 Research Rd. City, State ZIP CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS 61826
Event Date August 21, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Concussions Body Part Brain
Event Type Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet Source of Injury Porches, balconies, decks, patios
Industry (NAICS) 451120 Inspection # 1174373
GPS Coordinates 40.15000, -88.27000

Incident Narrative

On August 21, 2016, an employee was sorting boxes on a mezzanine. The employee leaned against the gate in the loading area and fell approximately 8.5 feet to the warehouse floor. The employee was admitted to the hospital as a result of the fall for a concussion and seizures.

Incident Summary

On August 21, 2016, a worker at Hobbico, Inc in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with porches, balconies, decks, patios identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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