Assemblers, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified — Skull fracture and intracranial injury — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Assemblers, Inc. | Report ID | 2022109493 |
| Address | 2850 W. Columbus Drive | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60652 |
| Event Date | October 29, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Skull fracture and intracranial injury | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561910 | Inspection # | 1632792 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.75000, -87.69000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped and fell backward, striking his head on the ground. The employee sustained a skull fracture and brain bleed.
Incident Summary
On October 29, 2022, a worker at Assemblers, Inc. in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered skull fracture and intracranial injury to the brain. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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