Erie Construction Mid-West, LLC
Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified — Fractures — DORCHESTER, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Erie Construction Mid-West, LLC | Report ID | 2023098573 |
| Address | 101 West Thoda Street | City, State ZIP | DORCHESTER, ILLINOIS 62033 |
| Event Date | September 16, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified | Source of Injury | Ceilings |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236115 | Inspection # | 1700163 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.08000, -89.88000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell through an attic to the concrete floor below, resulting in broken teeth and a fractured ankle.
Incident Summary
On September 16, 2023, a worker at Erie Construction Mid-West, LLC in DORCHESTER, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified, with ceilings identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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