The Hiller Companies, Inc.
Struck by propelled, falling, or suspended object unspecified — Intracranial injuries unspecified — MUSCLE SHOALS, ALABAMA
| Employer | The Hiller Companies, Inc. | Report ID | 2025065360 |
| Address | 4805 Second Street | City, State ZIP | MUSCLE SHOALS, ALABAMA 35661 |
| Event Date | June 5, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by propelled, falling, or suspended object unspecified | Source of Injury | Hydrants |
| Secondary Source | Source, secondary source unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.75000, -87.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was flow-testing a fire hydrant when the hydrant spun around and the diffuser struck him in the head. The employee sustained a head injury and a head laceration. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On June 5, 2025, a worker at The Hiller Companies, Inc. in MUSCLE SHOALS, ALABAMA suffered intracranial injuries unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by propelled, falling, or suspended object unspecified, with hydrants identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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