Galena Repair & Maintenance
Other fall to lower level unspecified — Intracranial injuries with skull fractures — MOUNT CARROLL, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Galena Repair & Maintenance | Report ID | 20241211338 |
| Address | 205 E. Seminary Street | City, State ZIP | MOUNT CARROLL, ILLINOIS 61053 |
| Event Date | December 9, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries with skull fractures | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level unspecified | Source of Injury | Roof surface |
| Secondary Source | Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236115 | Inspection # | 1792546 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.09000, -89.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A subcontractor employee was doing roof repair work. He fell from the roof to the ground and suffered a skull fracture and a concussion. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On December 9, 2024, a worker at Galena Repair & Maintenance in MOUNT CARROLL, ILLINOIS suffered intracranial injuries with skull fractures to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level unspecified, with roof surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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