RADIAC ABRASIVES, INC.

Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part - Intracranial injuries, n.e.c. - SALEM, Illinois

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at RADIAC ABRASIVES, INC. in SALEM, Illinois
Employer RADIAC ABRASIVES, INC.
Address 1015 S. COLLEGE AVENUE
City, State ZIP SALEM, Illinois 62881
Report ID 2021028457
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

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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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