Menard, Inc.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Concussions — HANOVER PARK, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Menard, Inc. | Report ID | 20191212742 |
| Address | 7435 Barrington Rd | City, State ZIP | HANOVER PARK, ILLINOIS 60133 |
| Event Date | December 11, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Plywood, wood paneling; particle, chip, flake board |
| Secondary Source | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 444110 | Inspection # | 1459923 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.00000, -88.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was loading a cart with plywood when the plywood slid off the cart, striking the employee in the sternum. He flew 10 feet and fell to the floor, hitting his head. He was hospitalized with a head injury requiring stitches, sternum injuries, and a possible concussion.
Incident Summary
On December 11, 2019, a worker at Menard, Inc. in HANOVER PARK, ILLINOIS suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with plywood, wood paneling; particle, chip, flake board identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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