Midwest Seamless Gutters and Siding Inc.
Other fall to lower level 21 to 25 feet — Cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages — BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Midwest Seamless Gutters and Siding Inc. | Report ID | 2023109396 |
| Address | 1006 West Lincoln Ave. | City, State ZIP | BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS 61008 |
| Event Date | October 11, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 21 to 25 feet | Source of Injury | Roofs, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238170 | Inspection # | 1704514 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.25000, -88.85000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing a clip on the roof when they slipped and fell approximately 25 feet to the ground below, resulting in a broken hip, broken leg, and bleeding in the brain.
Incident Summary
On October 11, 2023, a worker at Midwest Seamless Gutters and Siding Inc. in BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS suffered cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 21 to 25 feet, with roofs, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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