Holland Construction Services
Struck by object dropped by person — Fractures — WOOD RIVER, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Holland Construction Services | Report ID | 2025054959 |
| Address | 118 Haller St. (Stevens Apartments) | City, State ZIP | WOOD RIVER, ILLINOIS 62095 |
| Event Date | May 27, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet) and ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object dropped by person | Source of Injury | Wallboard, drywall, sheetrock |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.86000, -90.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was inspecting an apartment unit to confirm electrical systems installation. There were 10 sheets of drywall leaning against a wall. The employee was pulling the drywall away from the wall when the drywall fell and landed on her legs. This caused fractures to her left ankle and right foot. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On May 27, 2025, a worker at Holland Construction Services in WOOD RIVER, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the foot (feet) and ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by object dropped by person, with wallboard, drywall, sheetrock identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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