Martin Electrical Construction Company
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment unspecified — Fractures — BENSENVILLE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Martin Electrical Construction Company | Report ID | 2024099125 |
| Address | 601 W. Mclean Ave. | City, State ZIP | BENSENVILLE, ILLINOIS 60106 |
| Event Date | September 30, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Skull |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment unspecified | Source of Injury | Portable ladders and stairs unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.95000, -87.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a 6-foot ladder while picking up outside lights in the ceiling piping. The employee was found on the ground with the ladder knocked over, and the employee's skull was fractured.
Incident Summary
On September 30, 2024, a worker at Martin Electrical Construction Company in BENSENVILLE, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the skull. The incident was classified as fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment unspecified, with portable ladders and stairs unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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