RADIAC ABRASIVES, INC.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Intracranial injuries, n.e.c. — SALEM, ILLINOIS
| Employer | RADIAC ABRASIVES, INC. | Report ID | 2021028457 |
| Address | 1015 S. COLLEGE AVENUE | City, State ZIP | SALEM, ILLINOIS 62881 |
| Event Date | February 26, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, n.e.c. | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Hoisting accessories, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 327910 | Inspection # | 1565874 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.61000, -88.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On February 26, 2021, a spider hoist weighing 500-700 pounds fell from its mount and landed on an employee's head, resulting in a concussion and traumatic brain injury.
Incident Summary
On February 26, 2021, a worker at RADIAC ABRASIVES, INC. in SALEM, ILLINOIS suffered intracranial injuries, n.e.c. to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with hoisting accessories, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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