Key Outdoor Inc.

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. - Bruises, contusions - SOUTH BELOIT, Illinois

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Key Outdoor Inc. in SOUTH BELOIT, Illinois
Employer Key Outdoor Inc.
Address Gardner St. / Hwy. 251
City, State ZIP SOUTH BELOIT, Illinois 61080
Report ID 2018010805
Event Date January 24, 2018
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Bruises, contusions
Body Part Face, unspecified
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c.
Source of Injury Wood, lumber, unspecified
Secondary Source Structures, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 541850
GPS Coordinates 42.49000, -89.01000

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Incident Narrative

An employee's face was struck by a falling piece of wooden billboard during vinyl installation. The employee suffered a face contusion and sore back.

Incident Summary

On January 24, 2018, a worker at Key Outdoor Inc. in SOUTH BELOIT, Illinois suffered bruises, contusions to the face, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with wood, lumber, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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