Skyline Steel, LLC
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions — NEWTON, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Skyline Steel, LLC | Report ID | 2020054762 |
| Address | 9550 E State Hwy 33 | City, State ZIP | NEWTON, ILLINOIS 62448 |
| Event Date | May 22, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332710 | Inspection # | 1477926 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.99000, -88.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on shop doors while standing on a step ladder when he fell to the ground and struck his head. He suffered broken ribs and a concussion, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On May 22, 2020, a worker at Skyline Steel, LLC in NEWTON, ILLINOIS suffered fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions to the head and trunk. 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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