Gilbane Building Company
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Concussions — MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Gilbane Building Company | Report ID | 20161010081 |
| Address | 745 North Prospect Avenue | City, State ZIP | MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 53204 |
| Event Date | October 26, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Chain-link fences, panels |
| Secondary Source | High winds, gusts, turbulence | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.03000, -87.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On October 26, 2016, an employee was struck in the head when a section of chain link fence blew over due to high wind. The employee suffered a concussion and was admitted to the hospital.
Incident Summary
On October 26, 2016, a worker at Gilbane Building Company in MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with chain-link fences, panels identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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