KRSTEV CONSTRUCTION CO
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — ELMHURST, ILLINOIS
| Employer | KRSTEV CONSTRUCTION CO | Report ID | 2017098517 |
| Address | 291 N. Addison | City, State ZIP | ELMHURST, ILLINOIS 60126 |
| Event Date | September 5, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.90000, -87.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On September 5, 2017, an employee working on a residential home fell 10 feet from an A-frame ladder, suffering a head injury and requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On September 5, 2017, a worker at KRSTEV CONSTRUCTION CO in ELMHURST, ILLINOIS suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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