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BCI Acrylic, Inc.

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — LIBERTYVILLE, ILLINOIS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at BCI Acrylic, Inc. in LIBERTYVILLE, ILLINOIS
Employer BCI Acrylic, Inc. Report ID 2023043386
Address 1800 Industrial Drive City, State ZIP LIBERTYVILLE, ILLINOIS 60048
Event Date April 16, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Intracranial injuries, unspecified Body Part Brain
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Bathtubs, hot tubs, showers
Industry (NAICS) 326191 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 42.30000, -88.00000

Incident Narrative

An employee was taking a molding frame from a shower base in preparation to be trimmed on the band saw. Another 42-pound shower/tub leaning on a rack to the right of him fell on his head, rendering the employee unconscious.

Incident Summary

On April 16, 2023, a worker at BCI Acrylic, Inc. in LIBERTYVILLE, ILLINOIS suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with bathtubs, hot tubs, showers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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