Ottawa Barge Terminal Inc
Fall on water vehicle — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — OTTAWA, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Ottawa Barge Terminal Inc | Report ID | 20231110761 |
| Address | 1402 N 27th Rd | City, State ZIP | OTTAWA, ILLINOIS 61350 |
| Event Date | November 22, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall on water vehicle | Source of Injury | Barge |
| Industry (NAICS) | 483211 | Inspection # | 1712369 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.33000, -88.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
After moving a barge lid, an employee was walking down the stairs on the barge when they slipped and fell approximately 15 to 20 feet, reuslting in a head injury.
Incident Summary
On November 22, 2023, a worker at Ottawa Barge Terminal Inc in OTTAWA, ILLINOIS suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as fall on water vehicle, with barge identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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