Gale Construction Company of Illinois
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — MORRIS, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Gale Construction Company of Illinois | Report ID | 2017099070 |
| Address | Nettle Creek Aqueduct | City, State ZIP | MORRIS, ILLINOIS 60450 |
| Event Date | September 21, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238910 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.35000, -88.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing near concrete-crushing equipment when the ground gave way. The employee fell 10 feet and suffered a broken back.
Incident Summary
On September 21, 2017, a worker at Gale Construction Company of Illinois in MORRIS, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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