Midwest Seamless Gutters and Siding Inc.

Other fall to lower level 21 to 25 feet — Cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages — BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Midwest Seamless Gutters and Siding Inc. in 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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