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Ashmael Gonzales

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Concussions — BROOKFIELD, ILLINOIS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Ashmael Gonzales in BROOKFIELD, ILLINOIS
Employer Ashmael Gonzales Report ID 2016098538
Address 3657 Arden City, State ZIP BROOKFIELD, ILLINOIS 60513
Event Date September 9, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Concussions Body Part Brain
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Bricks and pavers
Secondary Source Roofs, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 236118 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 41.82000, -87.83000

Incident Narrative

An employee was working from the ground prepping for setup at a home site when the homeowner attempted to pull a tarp, which was held down by bricks, off the roof. The bricks fell from the roof and struck the employee in the head, causing a concussion that required hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On September 9, 2016, a worker at Ashmael Gonzales in BROOKFIELD, ILLINOIS suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with bricks and pavers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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