Western Specialty Contractors
Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet — Fractures — BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Western Specialty Contractors | Report ID | 2020109967 |
| Address | State Farm Illinois Operation Center, 2702 Ireland Grove Rd. | City, State ZIP | BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS 61709 |
| Event Date | October 20, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Skull |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Existing roof openings, other than skylights |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238990 | Inspection # | 1498930 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.47000, -88.95000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On October 20, 2020, at approximately 1:15 PM, an employee was moving a 24-foot long beam with a co-worker. The employee fell backward through an open roof hatch approximately 17 feet to the floor below. The employee was hospitalized for a skull fracture.
Incident Summary
On October 20, 2020, a worker at Western Specialty Contractors in BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the skull. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet, with existing roof openings, other than skylights identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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