CR Solar dba E Equals
Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet — Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries — SAINT FRANCISVILLE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | CR Solar dba E Equals | Report ID | 2024010864 |
| Address | 1203 Meagher Street | City, State ZIP | SAINT FRANCISVILLE, ILLINOIS 62460 |
| Event Date | January 29, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Roof surface |
| Secondary Source | Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221114 | Inspection # | 1725423 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.59000, -87.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On January 29, 2024, at approximately 1:00 p.m., an employee was installing top racking for solar panels on a 3/12-pitch metal roof of a single-story detached garage when they fell to the ground below. The employee suffered brain bleeding and thoracic compression fractures.
Incident Summary
On January 29, 2024, a worker at CR Solar dba E Equals in SAINT FRANCISVILLE, ILLINOIS suffered injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet, with roof surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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