STATE FARM INSURANCE CO.

Struck against stationary object or equipment while rising — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at STATE FARM INSURANCE CO. in BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS
Employer STATE FARM INSURANCE CO. Report ID 2017021338
Address 3 STATE FARM PLAZA City, State ZIP BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS 61701
Event Date February 10, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Intracranial injuries, unspecified Body Part Brain
Event Type Struck against stationary object or equipment while rising Source of Injury Desks
Industry (NAICS) 524126 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 40.45000, -88.95000

Incident Narrative

An employee dropped an ink pen on the floor and bent under the desk to retrieve it. The employee's head struck the desk while coming back up, requiring hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On February 10, 2017, a worker at STATE FARM INSURANCE CO. in BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment while rising, with desks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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