Rapid Mold Removal LLC

Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified - Strains - WONDER LAKE, Illinois

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Rapid Mold Removal LLC in WONDER LAKE, Illinois
Employer Rapid Mold Removal LLC
Address 7442 Hancock Dr
City, State ZIP WONDER LAKE, Illinois 60097
Report ID 2022043645
Event Date April 27, 2022
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Strains
Body Part Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified
Source of Injury Wallboard, drywall, sheetrock
Industry (NAICS) 562910
GPS Coordinates 42.38564, -88.34243

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Incident Narrative

An employee was removing a piece of drywall from the top of a wall. The drywall fell, causing him to fall in turn and land on his back. He suffered a back strain.

Incident Summary

On April 27, 2022, a worker at Rapid Mold Removal LLC in WONDER LAKE, Illinois suffered strains to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with wallboard, drywall, sheetrock identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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