Romexterra Construction Inc.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Concussions — WHEATON, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Romexterra Construction Inc. | Report ID | 2019088436 |
| Address | 514 Westwood Dr | City, State ZIP | WHEATON, ILLINOIS 60187 |
| Event Date | August 15, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236118 | Inspection # | 1425191 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.86000, -88.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working from a ladder when he fell off, landing on the ground 7 or 8 feet below. He suffered a head injury requiring sutures and a concussion and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On August 15, 2019, a worker at Romexterra Construction Inc. in WHEATON, ILLINOIS suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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