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NORTHERN GLASS, INC.

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — AURORA, ILLINOIS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at NORTHERN GLASS, INC. in AURORA, ILLINOIS
Employer NORTHERN GLASS, INC. Report ID 2021053642
Address 502 S. Lincoln Ave City, State ZIP AURORA, ILLINOIS 60505
Event Date May 3, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Bricks, blocks, structural stone, unspecified
Secondary Source Roofs, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 238150 Inspection # 1528561
GPS Coordinates 41.74000, -88.31000

Incident Narrative

An employee was struck by limestone rock falling from the edge of a roof. The employee suffered s skull fracture, facial lacerations, and two punctured lungs.

Incident Summary

On May 3, 2021, a worker at NORTHERN GLASS, INC. in AURORA, ILLINOIS suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with bricks, blocks, structural stone, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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