PYRAMID ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, INC
Struck by falling object unspecified — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — ALTON, ILLINOIS
| Employer | PYRAMID ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, INC | Report ID | 2025076615 |
| Address | 4500 College Avenue | City, State ZIP | ALTON, ILLINOIS 62002 |
| Event Date | July 9, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Exterior and musculoskeletal structures of the neck |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object unspecified | Source of Injury | Drills, braces, drivers |
| Secondary Source | Portable ladders and stairs unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.90000, -90.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
At about 3:40 p.m. on July 9, 2025, an electrician was instructing an apprentice when a cordless hammer drill was knocked from an 8-foot ladder. The drill bit (a 3/16", 6-inch-long masonry bit) punctured the employee's throat. The incident took place during a training activity.
Incident Summary
On July 9, 2025, a worker at PYRAMID ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, INC in ALTON, ILLINOIS suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the exterior and musculoskeletal structures of the neck. The incident was classified as struck by falling object unspecified, with drills, braces, drivers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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