ComEd
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet — Cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages without skull fracture — CRETE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | ComEd | Report ID | 2024021430 |
| Address | 23810 S. Ashland Ave. | City, State ZIP | CRETE, ILLINOIS 60417 |
| Event Date | February 14, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages without skull fracture | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Utility poles |
| Secondary Source | Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | 1728501 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.45000, -87.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a service line from a transformer pole to a residence's pole. He was working from a ladder secured to the pole. When the wire was cut, the release of tension caused the pole to split at ground level. The employee was strapped to the pole and fell approximately 20-25 feet to the ground. The employee suffered a brain bleed, concussion, and fractures to an orbital bone and wrist.
Incident Summary
On February 14, 2024, a worker at ComEd in CRETE, ILLINOIS suffered cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages without skull fracture to the brain. The incident was classified as fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet, with utility poles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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