Aftermath Services LLC
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Multiple intracranial injuries, n.e.c. — STREAMWOOD, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Aftermath Services LLC | Report ID | 2017109831 |
| Address | 154 Brittany Dr., Unit B | City, State ZIP | STREAMWOOD, ILLINOIS 60107 |
| Event Date | October 12, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple intracranial injuries, n.e.c. | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Plywood, wood paneling; particle, chip, flake board | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 562910 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.01000, -88.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing on a step ladder while arranging a plywood covering to protect the asphalt shingles of a townhouse roof. The plywood slid down the slope of the roof and struck the employee, knocking the employee off the step ladder to the concrete ground. The employee suffered a head injury, concussion, and brain hemorrhage, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On October 12, 2017, a worker at Aftermath Services LLC in STREAMWOOD, ILLINOIS suffered multiple intracranial injuries, n.e.c. to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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