William Charles Electric, LLC
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — MASON CITY, ILLINOIS
| Employer | William Charles Electric, LLC | Report ID | 2021109065 |
| Address | 13590 IL 29 | City, State ZIP | MASON CITY, ILLINOIS 62664 |
| Event Date | October 21, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | 1562219 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.25000, -89.69000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee working inside a wind tower was hit in the head by a falling object, resulting in a skull fracture and broken ribs that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On October 21, 2021, a worker at William Charles Electric, LLC in MASON CITY, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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