Tallan Construction
Struck by discharged object or substance — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified — FRANKFORT, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Tallan Construction | Report ID | 2025066169 |
| Address | Frankfort Water Tower 3, 20260 S. Graceland Lane | City, State ZIP | FRANKFORT, ILLINOIS 60423 |
| Event Date | June 26, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified | Body Part | Eye(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized water blast |
| Secondary Source | Pressurized containers unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.52000, -87.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On June 26, 2025, a pipe testing specialist was preparing to service a sewer cleanout. They opened a valve and were struck in the face by pressurized water. The employee was hospitalized with injuries to their left eye socket and eyebrow.
Incident Summary
On June 26, 2025, a worker at Tallan Construction in FRANKFORT, ILLINOIS suffered traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified to the eye(s). The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with pressurized water blast identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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