Addus Healthcare, Inc.
Struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Addus Healthcare, Inc. | Report ID | 2017065663 |
| Address | 938 South Third Street | City, State ZIP | ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS 61108 |
| Event Date | June 20, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment | Source of Injury | Ceilings |
| Industry (NAICS) | 621610 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.25000, -89.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On June 20, 2017, at 11:30 a.m., an employee was assisting a client with a bath in the client's apartment home when the ceiling above him caved in. The employee was struck in the head and injured by falling debris.
Incident Summary
On June 20, 2017, a worker at Addus Healthcare, Inc. in ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment, with ceilings identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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