Briney Brothers LLC
Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet — Fractures — ASTORIA, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Briney Brothers LLC | Report ID | 20191212824 |
| Address | 1411 East US Highway 24 | City, State ZIP | ASTORIA, ILLINOIS 61501 |
| Event Date | December 13, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Skylights |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238290 | Inspection # | 1451835 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.21000, -90.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
At about 8:45 a.m. on December 13, 2019, an employee fell through a skylight during a re-roofing project. The employee landed on the concrete floor 18 feet 7 inches below, suffering a broken elbow, a shattered pelvis, and a compression fracture to his back.
Incident Summary
On December 13, 2019, a worker at Briney Brothers LLC in ASTORIA, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet, with skylights identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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